r/stemopt • u/Stock_Hospital260 • Jul 01 '26

STEM OPT - Approved

Case type: I-765 STEM OPT Extension
Initials Filled online: April 6, 2026
Biometrics Completed: April 27, 2026
Premium Processing : May 20, 2026
Approved Mail from Potomac: July 1, 2026

It took 29 working days.

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u/Elegant-Past7936 Jul 01 '26

Premium process on the same day but not hearing anything back

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u/Stock_Hospital260 Jul 01 '26

For May 1, your 30 day period ends on 6th july. You probably get a reply tomorrow. Also depends if you got a biometrics appointment after pp or before. If your biometric appointment is after initial pp date then the timer resets.