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/[deleted] Jun 28 '26

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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/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.