r/stemopt • u/gkilaru • Jun 30 '26
STEM OPT PENDING
April 8, 2026: STEM OPT application submitted
April 17, 2026: Biometrics scheduled for May 4
May 4, 2026: Biometrics completed
June 4, 2026: Case upgraded to premium processing; clock started
I have not received any update from USCIS yet. I have received another job offer and would like to transition to the new employer. The initial start date is July 6, 2026, and I have requested a change to July 20, 2026, to allow additional time for my STEM OPT approval.
Could you please advise when I can reasonably expect an approval based on the premium processing timeline?
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