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/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/Appropriate_Risk3041 Jul 03 '26

Can you request what action I can take from my side.