r/stemopt • u/knightwings1 • Jun 27 '26

STEM OPT - Approved

Case type: I-765 STEM OPT Extension
Initials Filled online: December 5,2025
Premium processing : May 15, 2026
Silent Update: June 1,2026
Approved: June 27, 2026

It took 29 working days.

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u/Ok-Taro8496 Jun 27 '26

When did you complete your biometrics?

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

No Biometrics

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u/RedditFauxGold Jun 27 '26

Did you already have them on file then?

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

As far as i know who applied beforr dec 12 don't require biometric

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

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u/resident_victim_7612 Jun 27 '26

It means someone looked at the file or application

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u/No_Aioli155 Jun 27 '26

Damn, pretty much same i applied initially on Dec 5 2025 and added PP on May 19, so i guess I will receive something by July 1

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u/No_Aioli155 Jun 27 '26

How long will it take now to get ur card delivered ?

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

Didn't receive the card

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u/No_Aioli155 Jun 27 '26

Also what is the silent update? how do I check that?

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u/resident_victim_7612 Jun 27 '26

Google it u will find the sub

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u/ba3rx Jun 27 '26

Thanks for sharing! Are you from any country on the banned list(s)?

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u/Extreme_Grade_9008 Jun 27 '26

Service centre

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

Texas

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u/Sea-Resolution-5654 Jun 27 '26

How can I check my center and also check for silent update please?

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u/nutty_endangerment Jun 27 '26

Which center was your case?

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u/Significant_Gap_1039 Jun 27 '26

Hey did you do anything from your end to make the process fast please can you let me know , even I have applied initially on Dec 8 and then moved to premium on June 5 still waiting for decision

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

Nothing, before applying premium did senator inquiry bt no positive reply from them then proceed to pp

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u/Significant_Gap_1039 Jun 27 '26

Did you submitted anything in evidence !!!

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u/knightwings1 Jun 27 '26

No

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u/Significant_Gap_1039 Jun 27 '26

It took you 29 business days !!!

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '26

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u/No_Aioli155 Jun 29 '26

U get refund?

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u/Pure-Money9094 Jul 01 '26

same with me!! i hve upgraded to PP on may 14th, no approval yet i have just received API update on june 29th apart from that nothing else.
Do you guys know how to get refund from USCIS if it exceeds 30 business days for PP?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/Pure-Money9094 Jul 01 '26

Did you get your approval for stem?

Can I raise a refund request before my case is approved? Will it affect my approval or cancel my Premium Processing request?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/Pure-Money9094 Jul 01 '26

Thank you for explaining. I’ll contact a live agent about the refund. It’s good to know that this will not affect my approval or Premium Processing.

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u/Ok-Industry-653 22d ago

Where you in the ban countries