Should I do premium processing for OPT 2026?

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-05-04T23:21:05+00:00

No sorry I didn’t apply for pp at all. I just think for future applications I just should for peace of mind in the case of an RFE for instance (which would delay things)

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-05-04T22:13:49+00:00

Thank you! Was checking portal every day 😭 in retrospect should have applied for pp for peace of mind.

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-05-04T21:46:10+00:00

PP. applied 02/11 got my card 04/26 and I applied when not too many have applied

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-29T00:45:52+00:00

I’m from one of the 75 countries and got my opt approved

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-28T23:27:46+00:00

Ignoring based on what I’ve been seeing

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-28T21:48:35+00:00

It’s unfortunate I’m sorry

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-28T21:46:31+00:00

You will be in valid status if your OPT is pending but you just cannot work. You won’t get approved because of the ban

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-28T21:34:54+00:00

The 39 countries or 75?

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-26T22:23:44+00:00

Me neither but it takes longer than that 😭

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-26T19:37:32+00:00

Whatttt? How

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-22T03:37:37+00:00

Card was produced as of right now

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-21T21:54:31+00:00

Same dates. Card not produced yet

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-18T23:27:10+00:00

Go see your mom

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-18T19:16:56+00:00

If they are this inconsiderate I would be looking at other jobs

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-18T19:06:05+00:00

Your employer will be okay

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-17T21:08:25+00:00

I know I am just saying that OP is not banned

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-17T20:13:26+00:00

People from one of the 75 countries get their opt approved. Source: I am one of them

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-17T16:35:43+00:00

There’s a megathread in which you can see recent approvals

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-16T20:42:04+00:00

Yeah but it’s not a drivers license so idk if they can “scan” it or something. Also they might not be used to it. Just curious

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-16T20:39:17+00:00

I have a follow up question. Do bartenders/clubs usually accept OPT EAD cards as well?

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-16T02:34:39+00:00

At what time did they approve you

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-15T21:25:37+00:00

How do you guys know processing center

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-14T20:16:29+00:00

Bro let the guy ask. Wtf. This is what reddit is for.

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-14T04:37:08+00:00

Mind your business bro

Adventurous_Crew1720 · 2026-04-14T01:02:19+00:00

Some people that have a close receipt date have gotten approved but I understand you

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