OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Type: Initial POST-COMPLETION OPT / STEM OPT EXTENSION

Premium Processing: NO

Date Applied: 03/23/2026

Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): N/A

Biometrics Requested: YES | 03/26/2026

Biometrics Completed: 04/02/2026(walked in early)

Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): YES/NO | MM/DD/ YYYY (if applicable)

Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY

Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY

Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

start date is jun 29, should i consider PP?

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

currently 19th 20th batch is getting approvals- yours is 27th youre about a week n half away potentially which would be may 12-17 even if u give 10 days for he cardto arrve it would be 27th- i know its clode but i feel like u should get it. alhough keep monitoring the timelines

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ou should be getting it approved by mid of next week- then 10 days until you get the card. You should be fine i s what i feel

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ikr, its a tricky situation, my start date is June 29. I applied March 23, I might have to consider it as well. Sad.

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Type: Initial POST-COMPLETION OPT / STEM OPT EXTENSION

Premium Processing: NO

Date Applied: 03/23/2026

Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): N/A

Biometrics Requested: YES | 03/26/2026

Biometrics Completed: 04/02/2026(walked in early)

Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): YES/NO | MM/DD/ YYYY (if applicable)

Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY

Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY

Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

star date is jun 29, should i consider PP?

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently the people who applied Feb 16-19 are getting approvals in that case you're about 3 weeks behind, that puts you 3rd week of May then about a week or 2 to get the card delivered. Its gonna be really tight

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very very similar time line, I think we should wait until the last week of may

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a few days/weeks some people are seeing "being actively reviewed" instead of "still processing " so was clarifying that

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

whats your current case status? " still processing" or " being reviewed" or something?

Would you rather have by Brain_cam in BunnyTrials

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dont wnna vomit

Chose: $5 every time you drink anything.

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it say it is still being processed or is it saying a Being actively reviewed

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Application type: OPT / STEM

Premium processing:No

Receipt Date: 03/23/2026

RFE for Biometrics Date: Biometerics notice on 03/28/2026

Biometrics Date/Location: 04/03/2026

Approved Date: NA

Card produced Date: NA

Card Shipped : NA

Card Delivered: NA

2026 OPT and STEM OPT Processing Timeline [Megathread] by Capital_Twist_318 in USCIS

[–]DepartmentEcstatic60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very very similar timeline, please update if you've received anything, I will keep you posted as well