Premium processing on the I-140: what it does and does not do

Premium processing gets you a decision on the I-140 within the timeframe USCIS publishes for your classification, which for some EB-2 cases has been longer than the classic 15 business days, so check the current window. What it speeds is the petition decision. What it does not do is make a visa number available if your priority date is backlogged, and it does not speed the later I-485. Use it when a faster I-140 approval unlocks a next step you can actually take. Has premium processing helped your timeline?