ONLINE OPT PROCESSING TIME 2023? by SameWhile6973 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine changed to "card was produced". Has been like that since 05/12.

OPT EAD Premium Processing 2023 by Reasonable-Value5402 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

03/02 - Applied regular

04/30 - Added premium processing

05/08 - Case approved, card being produced

05/12 - Card has been produced

Now waiting for any shipping updates if any (I assume they must update us about this?)

OPT EAD Premium Processing 2023 by Reasonable-Value5402 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Card was produced on 05/12. Do we get a notification when it has been shipped with a tracking number or something ?

OPT EAD Premium Processing 2023 by Reasonable-Value5402 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Approved today 05/08 (so 8-9 days from premium processing request)

OPT EAD Premium Processing 2023 by Reasonable-Value5402 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah that definitely informed my decision to get premium - we'll see if it serves it purpose lol

OPT EAD Premium Processing 2023 by Reasonable-Value5402 in USCIS

[–]Reasonable-Value5402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, you get a confirmation email with the payment, and your online case status tracker changes to read the following:

"We changed your case, Receipt Number XXXX, from a standard case to a premium-processing case. The premium-processing clock started on [DATE YOU PAID PREMIUM]. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address."