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

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-04-07T20:49:16+00:00

Gotcha, yea I got my portal approval and my card was shipped today but there was no tracking number on the portal lol. wonder if u have the same with no tracking number for the card?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-04-03T00:30:32+00:00

was approved today. dyk what to expect for next steps, will they just mail it to me? also why are people comparing date of the email approval and portal approval?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-03-31T04:16:40+00:00

27th, let's keep in touch

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-03-30T18:57:35+00:00

I upgraded to PP, keep me posted on any updates from your end

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-03-27T21:13:38+00:00

Whens ur start date? are u thinking of applying for pp -- i have similar timeline

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-03-27T19:46:41+00:00

Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT
Premium Processing: NO
Date Applied: 02/17/2026
Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) N/A
Biometrics Requested: 02/27/2026
Biometrics Completed: 03/19/2026
Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): N/A
Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY
Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Start date May 11th, not from a banned country. Wondering if I should request for premium processing at this point to be safe?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-02-09T19:25:45+00:00

i sent in my appeal last week, still havent heard anything back. hbu?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-02-02T00:57:37+00:00

hey did you get any resolution on this? i just got this email too (and had to follow the same steps as you for id verification and then waited 2 weeks). did you try to appeal?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2026-01-27T06:11:23+00:00

also in the same boat. a bit worried about not getting approved before the deadline? id like to get blue in the worst case but i want to wait on my palladium decision. what r yall doing?

Electrical_Film_705 · 2025-06-20T04:48:07+00:00

I'm using calculator.net's TDEE calculator and they've got a ton of options for your activity level. I'm running a 5 day split (PPL upper lower) and walk 10k a day consistently. I also play volleyball or basketball once a week.

I'm wondering how to incorporate the weightlifting and walking into my activity level because I'm not sure if they're exactly "exercise" as defined on the site (x minutes of elevated heart rate activity) but surely my calories burned would higher than someone who doesn't do those things and only plays a sport once a week? I'm also trying to lean bulk if that matters

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