H1B Premium processing times

[jankan]

My friend in India applied for a new H1B (Premium processing) on February 13th through a company in New Jersey. Does anybody know how much time it takes to get the approved paper work back from INS?

Also, in order to get the passport stamped, should there be a time lag between getting of the approval notice and the actucal appointment with the consulate?

Thanks

 

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Originally posted by jankan
My friend in India applied for a new H1B (Premium processing) on February 13th through a company in New Jersey. Does anybody know how much time it takes to get the approved paper work back from INS?

Also, in order to get the passport stamped, should there be a time lag between getting of the approval notice and the actucal appointment with the consulate?

Thanks

Mine took < 2 weeks back in October. Also, I believe that the USCIS promises to turn premium processing cases around in 2 weeks or less (I might be wrong about the exact time) or "your money back" or something like that.

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