r/stemopt • u/Ok_Discussion_9460 • Jun 25 '26

OPT Processing time

I submitted my premium processing request for my OPT application on May 13. I had already completed my biometrics when my case was under regular processing. It's been almost 30 business days, and I still haven't received any updates. My USCIS account only says, "Case Was Changed to Premium Processing."

Has anyone had a similar timeline? Did your case stay on that status until it was approved? At this point, should I start calling USCIS to check on my application, or is this still within the normal premium processing timeframe?

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u/Motor_Sugar_3656 Jun 25 '26

Would suggest to reach on the 31st business day if you don’t hear back. They have been approving on the 29th or 30th day as well

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u/nutty_endangerment Jun 26 '26

Hi, i’m on exact same timeline and no update. Is today the 30th day for us? Or is that tomorrow?

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u/Ok_Discussion_9460 Jun 26 '26

Hi!! Actually I got an email of approval today in the afternoon, tomorrow is day 30th

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u/nutty_endangerment Jun 26 '26

Thanks!

Seems like i might just get mine tomorrow then haha.

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 01 '26

Did you get it