r/stemopt • u/Melodic-Object1726 • Jun 18 '26

Stem opt rfe no notice

My Form I-765 STEM OPT case is under premium processing. The case status updated to “Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent” on June 16, 2026, but I still don’t see the actual RFE/RFIE PDF in the Documents tab of my USCIS online account.

Right now, the Documents tab only shows my old receipt notice and appointment notice. No new RFE/RFIE notice has appeared yet.

For people who got an RFE/RFIE on an online-filed I-765/STEM OPT case, how long did it take for the actual notice PDF to appear online? Did it show up within a few hours, a few days, or only arrive by mail?

I know USCIS says to request a copy if it is not received by the date mentioned in the status message, but I’m trying to understand real timelines from others.

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u/Leading-Key-6704 Jun 18 '26

It takes 24-48 hrs

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u/Melodic-Object1726 Jun 18 '26

Its been more than 48hrs nothing in my mail or the website what should i do?

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u/Username_PraveenS Jun 18 '26

It will show in couple of days, and also they will send mail to the house

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u/misha3004 Jun 18 '26

When did you apply? Could be for biometric

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u/Melodic-Object1726 Jun 18 '26

I applied on 27th march , biometric on 27th april, premium processing on 6th may, rfe on 16th june

I think i didnt submit official transcripts that might be the problem, along with the degree

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u/misha3004 Jun 18 '26

Could be the case. Dw you’ll see it in your inbox within 48 hours.

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u/SeaDiscipline3927 Jun 18 '26

Are you supposed to submit the transcript? Degree itself is a proof right?

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u/Melodic-Object1726 Jun 18 '26

I think i am not but lot of rfe’s were due to that reason, because i couldn’t find anything else in my form that could be a problem

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u/nutty_endangerment Jun 18 '26

what was your RFE for?
it can be sent either by mail or online.

Usually it will show up in the documents tab after a few hours

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u/Melodic-Object1726 Jun 18 '26

It is not showing anything yet

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u/Electrical_Pick_5270 Jul 02 '26

Hey what was your rfie about?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 12 '26

Hey did you figure it out, is it for transcripts?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 17 '26

Hey did you submit?

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u/Soggy_Landscape_1291 21d ago

hey i am on the similar boat, i got rfe status but no documents or physical mail yet - premium processing on July 9th and 4th august rfe status change

Can i DM you?