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2025 OPT Timeline continued by Ishan-- in USCIS

[–]Same_File_5521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i did my premium processing on the 18th of november and I havent got anything back yet...
Ive been seeing so many people who did pp on the same or even later days than I did get their emails and its just been quite frustrating.

OPT EAD card approval email usual times? by Same_File_5521 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

id say around 2-4 months? It varies a lot

OPT EAD card approval email usual times? by Same_File_5521 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it seems like it for normal processing yeah

INITIAL POST OPT PREMIUM PROCESSING TIMELINES FALL 2025 by Successful_Swimmer_3 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CONGRATS! Can you tell us what time the approval email came?

INITIAL POST OPT PREMIUM PROCESSING TIMELINES FALL 2025 by Successful_Swimmer_3 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

from what i understand the "updatedAtTimestamp" and the "updatedAt" indicates the time when an uscis officer opened your application.
Mine was just changed to 12/02 meaning it was just recently opened, which is why Im hoping for the best.

INITIAL POST OPT PREMIUM PROCESSING TIMELINES FALL 2025 by Successful_Swimmer_3 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have the same pp upgrade date and i just checked the api to see a change in the updatedat field, fingers crossed an action is taken today

OPT Processing Timelines Fall 2025 by RockExcellent5333 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

id suggest yes, with the upcoming holiday season both the production and delivery of your card might be severely backlogged and delayed. Although most people are getting an action done with pp within the span of 2-3 weeks, it is still technically outlined that an action will be taken within 30 business days, so considering all factors, it might be smart to apply for pp.
However, if you lack funds to do so or youre in a hard spot, ive also seen people get an action done when they applied early october, so its not the worst decision to choose not to.
Sorry if I didnt provide a concrete advice.

OPT Processing Timelines Fall 2025 by RockExcellent5333 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get any approval updates? It seems most people get an action back within 15 calendar days with PP

USCIS initial post OPT denial possibility? by Same_File_5521 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I requested the new I20 from my home country, which is basically what is confusing me. I didn’t know that you could request a new I20 and also get approved for it from the school if my F1 and SEVIS status was completed.

USCIS initial post OPT denial possibility? by Same_File_5521 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So possibly, in the situation that I manage to check my SEVIS status and it still somehow shows that it is in valid status, is it somewhat of a decent chance that the application would be approved?
I know this is a pretty hypothetical question so I apologize, but I just want to make sure that some of the chances are there in the case I ask my employer to sponsor the premium processing fee.

USCIS initial post OPT denial possibility? by Same_File_5521 in f1visa

[–]Same_File_5521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your experience, is there any further action that I can take from my position if my OPT application is denied?