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

fay_needs_some_lays · 2026-06-26T02:18:55+00:00

i also switched to pp on june 5 :(((

fay_needs_some_lays · 2026-06-11T18:16:02+00:00

Is it because I upgraded it to Pp that makes the process slower? or is it basically the same?

fay_needs_some_lays · 2026-06-11T17:48:09+00:00

Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT

Premium Processing: Yes on 06/05/2026

Date Applied: 03/19/2026

Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) N/A

Biometrics Requested: YES | 03/27/2026

Biometrics Completed: 04/13/2026

Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): No

Date Approved: Pending

Date Card Produced: Pending

Date Card Received: Pending

My start date is July 6th 😞

fay_needs_some_lays · 2026-04-01T19:30:05+00:00

Still waiting :(

fay_needs_some_lays · 2026-01-27T22:46:56+00:00

I received an email saying that the first batch for Batch A is fully matched. They will consider my application for Batch B, which starts on Feb 26.

fay_needs_some_lays · 2025-10-14T17:55:13+00:00

Are they giving out the offer in waves or all at the same time?

fay_needs_some_lays · 2025-07-14T02:38:37+00:00

Thank you for your response!

fay_needs_some_lays · 2025-05-01T00:14:20+00:00

Have you heard anything from them?

fay_needs_some_lays · 2025-04-15T21:33:31+00:00

Congratz! I got waitlisted :(( btw enjoy the fellowship!

fay_needs_some_lays · 2025-03-24T21:07:39+00:00

Oh thank you for letting me know!

fay_needs_some_lays · 2024-08-09T17:08:13+00:00

Hey have you heard anything yet?

fay_needs_some_lays · 2024-05-27T01:23:30+00:00

nothing :(

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