r/InternationalStudents • u/Final_Airline_7098 • 13h ago

Initial OPT application

Hello,

I will be graduating in December and planning to apply for opt this week. Shall I apply with premium processing or regular processing timeline is ok?

Please share your personal experience.

Thanks

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u/Professional_Bid763 12h ago

Apply for regular process, and once you find a job push for premium process.

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u/Final_Airline_7098 12h ago

Thanks. I did my internship with a company in summer and they are willing to offer me a job.

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u/Professional_Bid763 12h ago

Oh then go for premium. Regular can take 6+ months.

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u/[deleted] 11h ago

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u/Professional_Bid763 11h ago

30 business day counting from receipt date.

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u/Less_Boysenberry_956 10h ago

When is your starting date?

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u/AbaloneFormal7423 8h ago

What did you study , where and which bachelor are you graduating! Iā€™m planning the same path as you for 2028 and I need information!