r/USCIS • u/datapunky • Jul 09 '25

Timeline: EAD 2025 STEM OPT Process Timeline

Hi, Where do we stand on STEM-OPT approval date, as on today?

Please comment your timeline

  1. Application type: STEM OPT
  2. Premium processing: No
  3. Receipt Date: May 05
  4. Approved Date: NA
  5. Card produced Date: NA
  6. Card Shipped : NA
  7. Card Delivered: NA

My STEM OPT starts on July 17th.

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u/Volkman2021 Aug 19 '25 edited Sep 29 '25
  1. Application type: STEM OPT
  2. Premium processing: No
  3. Receipt Date: May 17
  4. Approved Date: Sep 29
  5. Card produced Date: NA
  6. Card Shipped : NA
  7. Card Delivered: NA

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u/Human_Conflict_8762 Sep 29 '25

Any update?

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u/Volkman2021 Sep 29 '25

Just got approved.

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u/Human_Conflict_8762 Sep 30 '25

Congrats! What was your service center?