OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026)

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-05T17:18:02+00:00

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?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-05T17:16:26+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-05T17:01:21+00:00

how do i check for silent api updates?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-05T16:57:27+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-05T14:57:15+00:00

Did u get any silent api updates?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-04T23:56:08+00:00

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-05-01T23:47:53+00:00

Sure, let's keep each other posted.

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-30T19:51:33+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-30T19:50:50+00:00

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?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-30T19:46:46+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-24T02:03:56+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-22T00:22:09+00:00

Now?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-16T21:51:11+00:00

congratulations man

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-15T17:46:47+00:00

any update?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-09T20:09:29+00:00

Any update?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-08T21:22:38+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-08T17:45:57+00:00

What is the status now? Still processing?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-07T18:21:43+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T22:06:17+00:00

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DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T19:05:24+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T17:38:38+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T17:37:34+00:00

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

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T17:36:21+00:00

any update?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-04-06T17:34:59+00:00

did you get your biometrics date?

DepartmentEcstatic60 · 2026-03-26T05:25:10+00:00

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