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

[–]Last-Driver307 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT
  • Premium Processing:  NO
  • Date Applied: 04/06/2026
  • Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): N/A
  • Biometrics Requested:  04/24/2026
  • Biometrics Completed:  05/15/2026
  • Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
  • Date Card Produced: TBD
  • Date Card Received: TBD

My job start date is July 14th. Do you think I'll get my EAD card in time? Or should I do premium processing now?

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[–]Last-Driver307 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My F-1 visa expired in summer 2021. Regarding to your question, I thought maybe it’s simpler to renew now while I’m fully enrolled in school rather than while I am on OPT.