Processing time for H4 extension if H1 extension is filed with premium processing

[sspbond007]

Hi,

My H1B extension (and H4 extension for my wife and son) was filed on 21 September and both application has got different case# one for me and one for dependents(wife and son). Then my application for H1B extension was updated for premium processing on 2 October but the case# did not change. I got RFE on 15 October(and responded back quickly next day) but no change in status on case for dependents.

My question is, if I get approval in next 15 days on my case then will the dependents get approval same time if not how long their processing time could be?

I have plan for travel to India on 2 Nov - 24 Dec, will this time frame be enough for getting approval and stamping?

Any response would be highly appreciated.

[shervin143]

The receipt number will be different for each applicant. Premium processing is only for H1B and not for H4. Since your H1B application is upgraded to premium, you will get a decision within 15 days. It is hard to say whether a decision on your dependents will also be made at the same time. Their petition will be taken for processing only after taking a decision on your H1B petition. They can approve the H4 within few days from H1B approval or it can take 2-3 months. Hard to say. It depends on the officer who handles the case.

[sspbond007]

Thanks for your response.