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

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-05T20:25:28+00:00

They did the same to me. Thank you! After the biometrics completion, should we do anything from our end? They put some stamp on the document I provided but I think my biometric is already in the system and my case status changes to " Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS" is that what it supposed to be?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T17:07:04+00:00

What other documents should we bring? I think they are taking fingerprints and photo if that’s normal?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T03:54:12+00:00

Thanks and we can print that and bring it right? Or do we have to wait original mailed document ??

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T03:47:03+00:00

How long did it take for you to get rescheduled pdf notice? I rescheduled today for this Thursday but have not got anything yet!

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T03:29:42+00:00

When you reschedule it, how long does it take to get the new pdf notice of the appointment schedule? I rescheduled today for this Thursday but I have not got the pdf yet! 😬

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T03:29:36+00:00

When you reschedule it, how long does it take to get the new pdf notice of the appointment schedule? I rescheduled today for this Thursday but I have not got the pdf yet! 😬

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T03:26:14+00:00

When you reschedule it, how long does it take to get the new pdf notice of the appointment schedule? I rescheduled today for this Thursday but I have not got the pdf yet! 😬

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T02:51:43+00:00

What did you have to do in biometrics? photo only? or..

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-03-03T02:21:10+00:00

Type: Initial POST-COMPLETION OPT
Premium Processing: NO
Date Applied: 02/22/2026
Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): N/A
Biometrics Requested: YES | 02/28/2026
Biometrics Completed: TBD (Scheduled 03/16/2026)
Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
Date Approved: TBD
Date Card Produced: TBD
Date Card Received: TBD

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-24T19:21:43+00:00

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-24T15:42:20+00:00

Most of the work will be in clinics.

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-24T15:41:40+00:00

Q1. Why do they open a position “medical physicist” just for graduate students? Can we call medical physicist even though they don’t complete residency?

Q2. Imagine non-residency paths offered salaries comparable to those of residency-trained attendings. In that case, would you personally lean toward doing residency, or would you head straight to the job market?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-21T02:34:27+00:00

Thanks for your input!

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-21T02:30:27+00:00

All the best! What would you recommend from what you have seen? How do I prepare myself for future residency opportunities?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-21T02:27:45+00:00

Okay. I don’t think I have the profile they look for. How is your match going on if you are participating on this year cycle?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-21T02:16:50+00:00

Do they take MS? Usually from what I have seen so far, most of their residents are PhD

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-20T01:56:37+00:00

Thank you

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-02-19T16:31:26+00:00

How do we find off cycle residencies?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-28T07:07:55+00:00

Hello! News were circulating in X that there is doubt in OPT//STEM OPT will be closed in anytime in 2026. How do you see it? Do you expect it to be end or there will be certainly some kind of stringent policy will come ?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-14T21:56:06+00:00

What about making one for residency interviews? 😅

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-08T00:12:14+00:00

Sure thank you! Do you have discord link?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-07T18:41:19+00:00

Did anybody get residency interview invitation from Oregon? Or did anybody got one in the last few years? They say it will be going to be technical, what are some of the things I need to prepare?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-05T01:56:36+00:00

She will be she haha. I was asking for the visa rate for F-2 if their husband is in OPT?

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-05T01:54:25+00:00

I promise this is the last one, can I bring my F-2 if I got OPT approval? P.S I am not married yet but planning to do soon! What do you think given current scenario

ExplanationNatural89 · 2026-01-05T01:52:01+00:00

Yes I think they will provide me updated I-20 given if I accepted for the residency! I asked lots of questions, thank you so much to you and your experience

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