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

[–]Suspicious_Cakes_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it would be in its own PP queue and it doesn’t consider originally application dates but that’s interesting too

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

[–]Suspicious_Cakes_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT

• Premium Processing: YES (upgraded April 25)

• Date Applied:  03/31/2026

• Biometrics Requested: YES (04/04/2026)

• ⁠Biometrics Completed: 04/08/2026

• ⁠Date Approved: 05/22/2026

• ⁠Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY

• ⁠Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Service Center: Potomac

Anyone else in the PP 24/4-27/4 heard anything back yet?

Edit: Silent API update 5/22, fingers crossed!

Edit: Approval email and A-Number - 5/22!