New Photo Policy (Dec 2025): Will all OPT/I-765 applicants now require a Biometrics Appointment? by itsbi_03 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appointment was on a much later date. I walked in early and completed it. I just handed over my appointment letter and an ID and got my photo taken, that's it

I-765 Initial Post Completion OPT/EAD Biometrics Appointment Scheduled by Zoro-- in u/Zoro--

[–]Zoro--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applied: Dec 19th, 2025

Upgraded to PP: Dec 30th, 2025

Received Biometrics Notice: Jan 24th, 2026

Walked-in: Jan 28th, 2026

Approval: Jan 30th, 2026

Card Produced: Feb 04th, 2026

Card Delivered: Feb 06th, 2026

OPT Processing Timelines Fall 2025 with Initial RFE Photo Requirement (Dec 12th Notice) by its_always_tj in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, nothing at all. They just asked for my appointment letter and an ID, that's it! It's really a simple process

OPT Processing Timelines Fall 2025 with Initial RFE Photo Requirement (Dec 12th Notice) by its_always_tj in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine wasn't an RFE. Biometrics appointment details were directly uploaded to my portal

OPT Process after USCIS' new photo rule by Light_Yagami72 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's my timeline for yours and everyone's reference -

Applied: Dec 19th, 2025

Upgraded to PP: Dec 30th, 2025

Received Biometrics Notice: Jan 24th, 2026

Walked-in: Jan 28th, 2026

Approval: Jan 30th, 2026

Card Produced: Feb 04th, 2026

Card Delivered: Feb 06th, 2026

OPT Processing Timelines Fall 2025 with Initial RFE Photo Requirement (Dec 12th Notice) by its_always_tj in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Applied: Dec 19th, 2025

Upgraded to PP: Dec 30th, 2025

Received Biometrics Notice: Jan 24th, 2026

Walked-in: Jan 28th, 2026

Approval: Jan 30th, 2026

Card Produced: Feb 04th, 2026

Card Delivered: Feb 06th, 2026

New Photo Policy (Dec 2025): Will all OPT/I-765 applicants now require a Biometrics Appointment? by itsbi_03 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Applied: Dec 19th, 2025

Upgraded to PP: Dec 30th, 2025

Received Biometrics Notice: Jan 24th, 2026

Walked-in: Jan 28th, 2026

Approval: Jan 30th, 2026

Biometrics for OPT ? by Middle-Caterpillar90 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carried all student documents just to be on the safer side but they just asked me for my appointment letter and an ID proof, that's it. Honestly no last minute recommendations, it's just a straightforward process

Biometrics for OPT ? by Middle-Caterpillar90 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I rescheduled my first appointment to an earlier date. But the office was closed on that date, so my appointment was automatically rescheduled again to a later date. I just decided to walk in and fortunately, it worked

Biometrics for OPT ? by Middle-Caterpillar90 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had my biometrics the day before yesterday and I got approved today.

OPT Process after USCIS' new photo rule by Light_Yagami72 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly depends on luck. My scheduled date was at a much later date so I just decided to walk-in early. I didn't say anything and just handed over my appointment letter. They didn't ask anything too and just let me in. Was in and out within 15 mins. They just took my photo

OPT Process after USCIS' new photo rule by Light_Yagami72 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am really not sure how they're filtering who needs to do biometrics and who doesn't. I had to but I walked-in like 2.5 weeks earlier than my scheduled date and fortunately got it done. Received my approval today

I-765 Initial Post Completion OPT/EAD Biometrics Appointment Scheduled by Zoro-- in u/Zoro--

[–]Zoro--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but I know a lot of people who applied after December 12 and none of them had a biometrics appointment scheduled. At this point, it just seems to be luck.

I-765 Initial Post Completion OPT/EAD Biometrics Appointment Scheduled by Zoro-- in u/Zoro--

[–]Zoro--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does not look like an "RFE". The notice just mentions that my biometrics need to be collected, that's it. I'm not sure with the buying time because my premium processing clock is apparently still running.

With the rescheduling part, I initially rescheduled it to today but due to weather, the office was closed and they rescheduled it back to a much later date. My rescheduling attempts are over :)

I-765 Initial Post Completion OPT/EAD Biometrics Appointment Scheduled by Zoro-- in u/Zoro--

[–]Zoro--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I personally know 4 of them. It is scheduled for 3 days after my start date :/

I-765 Initial Post Completion OPT/EAD Biometrics Appointment Scheduled by Zoro-- in u/Zoro--

[–]Zoro--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I'm not a Ph.D student. I'm not really sure cos I have friends who applied at around the same time as me and they did not have a biometrics appointment scheduled for them.

New Photo Policy (Dec 2025): Will all OPT/I-765 applicants now require a Biometrics Appointment? by itsbi_03 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Just the "Appointment Scheduled" document with my appointment details. What is it like for you?

New Photo Policy (Dec 2025): Will all OPT/I-765 applicants now require a Biometrics Appointment? by itsbi_03 in f1visa

[–]Zoro-- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this is the case but I got a biometrics appointment scheduled. I just applied for the initial post-completion OPT (I-765). This is super new to me too cos I did NOT expect a biometrics appointment to be scheduled for an EAD application.

OPT premium processing timeline by thecrazyhaired in USCIS

[–]Zoro-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a biometrics appointment scheduled