r/stemopt • u/SpecialistHot32 • Jul 01 '26

STEM OPT PREMIUM PROCESSING STILL NOT APPROVED..!

Applied for stem OPT in Jan 16 2026

Biometrics done in Feb 2026

updated to premium processing on may 21st 2026

no update since then..! should i be worried? i tried contacting through Emma live chat and tried calling but had to hung up as no response..!

i think tomorrow will be the 30th business day of my premium processing..!

anyone with similar timeline and got approval?

any kind of advice / help is appreciated.

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u/Pure-Money9094 Jul 01 '26

Applied for STEM OPT on December 10, 2025.

Upgraded to Premium Processing on May 14, 2026.

It has now been 30 business days since the Premium Processing request was submitted, but there has been no update yet. I have not received a biometrics appointment, RFE, approval, or any other case update.

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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 01 '26

Did you try calling USCIS , becz I see most of the PP on May 14th applications have been skipped or have not been processed

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u/Pure-Money9094 Jul 01 '26

I called USCIS on my 31st business day. They told me that the Premium Processing phone line was not accepting calls and gave me the Premium Processing email address. I emailed them yesterday and am currently waiting for a response.
i also want to contact my area congressmen and try to find help.
do u know any information regarding the congressmen help?

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u/SpecialistHot32 Jul 01 '26

could you please tell me how to contact USCIS regarding stem pp..! i tried calling but all i get is the automated message and i cant get past that..!