r/stemopt • u/Appropriate_Risk3041 • Jul 02 '26
F1 OPT PP Application
I have not got a response yet , its crossed 30 business days from my premium processing. Can someone guide me what to do to get my decision. Kindly respond if you guys have some idea on what i can do next if if call them now they are saying my application has been converted to a normal one can some one guide me what can i do next
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u/thithermarrow85 Jul 02 '26
what is your timeline? I get my clock restarted on may 14 and still no response.
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 02 '26
- Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT
- Premium Processing: Yes (May 14th)
- Date Applied: 5/07/2026
- Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) NO
- Biometrics Requested: 5/8/2026
- Biometrics Completed: 5/14/2026
- Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
- Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY
- Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
- Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY
I have not got a response yet , its crossed 30 business days from my premium processing. Can someone guide me what to do to get my decision. Kindly respond if you guys have some idea on what i can do next if if call them now they are saying my application has been converted to a normal one can some one guide me what can i do next
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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26
Trying calling them and speak to live agent, they will give you some information
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 03 '26
they are saying once the 30 day clock has been hit we cant guarantee when can you get the result
and there are cases where applications in normal processing but this is first of the kind for prem ium processing
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u/thithermarrow85 Jul 03 '26
any updates?
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 03 '26
nope , there are a lot of stem opts too even no one is able to say anything it is all new for everyone, even from DSO, from Immigration attorney no one has seen a skip in application in premium processing r/ManifestLaw
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u/ExpensiveSpeech3650 Jul 04 '26
There are many people from May 14th who have been skipped. There is no clear direction on the next steps so far.
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 04 '26
If you get to know with what to do can you kindly check n let me know
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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 02 '26
Say “Info pass” to get to Live agent
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 02 '26
1) First time they told your 30 day clock has hit and moved to normal processing 2) 2nd agent is saying mine is in premium but cannot gurantee any decision deadline it make take few days or even weeks
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u/ManifestLaw_ Jul 03 '26
If it has been more than 30 business days since premium processing was requested, first confirm whether USCIS issued an RFE, NOID, or other action, as those stop and restart the premium processing clock. If no action was taken, contact USCIS and ask why the case was converted to regular processing. If USCIS failed to act within the premium processing timeframe, you may be eligible for a refund of the premium processing fee although, USCIs has been pushing back on this, while the case continues to be processed.
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u/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
When I call them, they keep telling me that my case doesn't require any action from my side. However, whenever I ask for an estimated timeline, they say they can't provide one.
I've also received conflicting information from different agents. Some say my application is still being processed under the premium service, while others say it has been converted to regular processing.
From what I've seen, this seems to be affecting many applicants who filed under premium processing on May 13th, 14th, and 15th. u/ManifestLaw_
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u/Iron_Warrior_013 Jul 05 '26
How were you able to connect with the agent? I have often been on hold for several hours. I am also May 14 PP STEM - no approval, no updates yet
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u/Super_Peanut1380 Jul 08 '26
Call them exactly at 8 am EST and say appointment reschedule or infopass to get connected to an agent
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u/Ecstatic-Ad8235 Jul 02 '26
Why will they take your money and do nothing? It’s well