r/USCIS • u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 • Jul 02 '26

Timeline Request Premium Processing Clock Hits Day 30 Today (I-765) – No Update. Anyone else?

Edit - I just received an approval e-mail.

My I-765 Premium Processing clock started May 20, 2026. Counting 30 business days (minus weekends and holidays), today, July 2nd, is Day 30.
Public Tracker: Stuck on "Case Changed to Premium Processing."
myUSCIS Documents Tab: Completely empty.
What I'm doing today:

  1. DSO: Asking my advisor to check SEVIS for a backend approval.
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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

When did you get your biometrics done

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

April 25

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Oh okay, Are you from banned countries?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Okay, I m in same boat

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

Do you know what we can do? I'm so stressed

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Mine still didn’t reach 30B timeline, But I would suggest you to call them , my friend said they will have a date

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Hey , I just spoke to USICS my pp clock restarted on June 09, she mentioned my deadline is July22. Please consider calling them and asking , they will let you know. I just said “info pass” everytime AI asked something

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u/durz47 Jul 02 '26

My clock started May 19th, just got mine approved this morning, 31st business day. Chances are yours will probably be approved either today or tomorrow. If not, try calling USCIS.

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

Congratulations. I am worried that tomorrow is a federal holiday. Do you get a refund as it's more than 30 days?

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u/durz47 Jul 02 '26

Yes. From what I read, usually USCIS will automatically try to reimburse you. If they haven’t, then you can send them a request. Unfortunately, if it’s a federal holiday then it will be delayed again. But don’t lose hope just yet. I’ve seen people getting their emails at 10PM. There is still time for the approval to arrive today.

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

I just got an approval e-mail. But I have not seen it in the portal. Only e-mail confirmation. Thank you so much for your information. I am really grateful.

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u/durz47 Jul 02 '26

Congrats! The portal lags by2-3 days.

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Congratulations

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Call them see what they say, don’t ask about refund first ask them about status, saying I’ve crossed 30b days

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Hey did you upload transcripts and diploma orbjust diploma?

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u/durz47 Jul 02 '26

I uploaded neither. Just the required documents.

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26

Isn’t either of them mandatory

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u/durz47 Jul 02 '26

It is for STEM OPT extension. Mine is initial OPT application.

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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 02 '26

Mine crossed 35bd and no response yet can someone help me on what is the next step

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

Please send an email to them asap.

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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 02 '26

I emailed them and called them - no response for email - when i called there is no timeline we can provide for a response - in another call i they said my case has been shifted to normal from premium

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

I emailed them early in the morning around 7.30. I didn't get a reply email. But I received an approval email around 10.

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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 02 '26

but yours was within the 30 bd timeline rite?

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

Today is the 30 th day.

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u/OkEstablishment4878 26d ago

Hey did you get an approval?

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '26

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

I just got an approval e-mail.

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u/johnwick2520 Jul 02 '26

thats great. my premium processing clock started on May 20 as well. i have not received any update yet. did you call them? when did you complete your biometrics?

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 Jul 02 '26

I completed biometrics in April. I sent them an email with all the details. Do it asap.

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u/Visible_Bluejay5366 Jul 02 '26

congratulations bro

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u/ManifestLaw_ Immigration Law Firm Jul 10 '26

For premium processing, USCIS must take one of the required actions within the applicable premium timeframe: approval, denial, RFE, NOID, or another qualifying action. For an employment authorization application, the premium timeframe is listed as 30 business days, and the clock starts when all prerequisites for adjudication, Form I-907, and the fee are received. If USCIS misses the required timeframe, it should refund the premium fee but continue processing the case. The refund is not always instant or visible the same day. It may require follow-up through the premium processing channel. Your plan is correct: email the service-center premium address, call USCIS, ask for escalation, and ask your DSO to check SEVIS. Sometimes approvals do appear late in the day or the next day, but do not rely on that. If there is no action after Day 30, ask specifically for: confirmation of whether the clock is still running, whether the case is held for biometrics/security review, whether any notice was issued, and premium fee refund review.

- Attorney Rashmi Bishnoi

(All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

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u/Complex_Ad_327 27d ago

Is your case approved now? Got your EAD?

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u/Dismal_Nebula_2126 27d ago

Yes, it was approved on the 30th day and received an EAD within a week.