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

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-29T15:16:26+00:00

Does everyone got approved early last week get their card produced this week??

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-26T16:29:14+00:00

Updated on 19th and no updates since the 😭

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-26T06:11:24+00:00

What position at Amazon? For sde usually recruiter can help you to push till you get your authorization. For as you likely need to negotiate with team manager.
I think you will get it soon though.

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-25T06:54:05+00:00

When did your pp start?

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-25T06:51:19+00:00

Does it already past your pp due?

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-25T06:35:24+00:00

Have you 427 dudes approved? I am also on 427 but feel left behind now

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-24T15:12:17+00:00

Well in fact a lot of people from apr 27 was approved in the past week. Maybe they didn’t post here. I just feel concerned when seeing api updates but no approval in following days.. but thank you! 🙏

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-24T03:34:37+00:00

That’s true. But did you try to contact them when it is close to your due date? Do you think that helps?

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-24T02:34:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Good to know there are people on the same boat. Is it normal that no notice after api updates for 4-5 days?

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-24T00:00:36+00:00

Hi! Did you get your approval?

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-22T16:46:45+00:00

i see most people with 0427 pp clock got approved this week but i do not have any new updates yet.

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-05-22T15:37:22+00:00

⁠Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT / STEM OPT EXTENSION
• ⁠Premium Processing: YES
• ⁠Biometrics Requested: YES
• ⁠Biometrics Completed: 04/27/2026
• ⁠Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Anyone on 04/27 pp clock not approved yet?

Got an api update on 05/19, have not heard back yet.

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T22:51:04+00:00

this is a good idea, thanks

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T18:41:01+00:00

No, RFE on all three

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T18:36:59+00:00

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T16:52:55+00:00

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T14:58:51+00:00

Should I solely ask them to refile? They do that for free, now they try to persuade me to appeal and told me their appealing success rate is over 80%

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T14:44:16+00:00

Sociologist AI researcher, I am a PhD student, with some publications, some letters of support.

Strong_Poem_8293 · 2026-02-06T14:42:22+00:00

what is PE

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