u/Leather-Shift2420

I applied for an E-2 change of status from within the US (I-129) and I've been stuck waiting for months now. According to the USCIS processing times, SCOPS is now showing 17.5 months, which is pretty discouraging.

My immigration lawyer has advised me not to pay for Premium Processing but I don't really understand why. From my perspective, it seems like it would be worth paying to get a decision sooner, especially since I've already been waiting so long.

Has anyone else here applied for an E-2 change of status while already in the US?

• Did you end up paying for Premium Processing?
• Is there a reason a lawyer would advise against it?
• Is there anything I can do besides just keep waiting?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through a similar situation.

I applied for an E-2 change of status from within the US (I-129) and I've been stuck waiting for months now. According to the USCIS processing times, SCOPS is now showing 17.5 months, which is pretty discouraging.

My immigration lawyer has advised me not to pay for Premium Processing but I don't really understand why. From my perspective, it seems like it would be worth paying to get a decision sooner, especially since I've already been waiting so long.

Has anyone else here applied for an E-2 change of status while already in the US?

• Did you end up paying for Premium Processing?
• Is there a reason a lawyer would advise against it?
• Is there anything I can do besides just keep waiting?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through a similar situation.

I applied for an E-2 change of status from within the US (I-129) and I've been stuck waiting for months now. According to the USCIS processing times, SCOPS is now showing 17.5 months, which is pretty discouraging.

My immigration lawyer has advised me not to pay for Premium Processing but I don't really understand why. From my perspective, it seems like it would be worth paying to get a decision sooner, especially since I've already been waiting so long.

Has anyone else here applied for an E-2 change of status while already in the US?

• Did you end up paying for Premium Processing?
• Is there a reason a lawyer would advise against it?
• Is there anything I can do besides just keep waiting?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through a similar situation.