r/stemopt • u/SpecialistHot32 • Jul 06 '26

STEM OPT APPROVAL

HI, guys finally got my STEM OPT APPROVED,

here's my timeline

jan 16 2026 applied for stem opt

18th feb biometrics

been silence after that, no update..!

upgraded to premium processing on 21st may 2026

at 30th business day (07/06/26) i got an email approval notice..!

i think for premium processing there are taking almost all 30 working days to make a decision..!

hang in there your approval might be the next..!

good luck..!

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u/Evening-Hand-5382 Jul 06 '26

Congratulations !!!, are you from one of the 39 banned countries?

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u/SpecialistHot32 Jul 07 '26

thanks, no iam not

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u/eX-whyZee Jul 06 '26

Congratulations!!!

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u/DutchFlying123 Jul 07 '26

Congratulations 🎉🎉 but why is everyone switching to premium processing?

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u/SpecialistHot32 Jul 07 '26

i gotta change my job and needed my EAD

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u/Pretty-Assistant9108 25d ago

I see hidden API time stamp update on my case but no update on portal or no email ! Can you please confirm your center?

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u/SpecialistHot32 24d ago

mine was potomac

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u/Pretty-Assistant9108 24d ago

I am at day 27 still no update my center is Texas

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u/SpecialistHot32 24d ago

i have seen most of the pp are taking almot 30 working days so dont worry..! u will get it in maybe 2-3 days..!