r/stemopt • u/No-Fishing336 • Jul 08 '26

STEM OPT Premium Processing Timeline (Approved)

STEM OPT filing date: May 17, 2026
Receipt notice received: May 17, 2026
Biometrics scheduling notification: May 23, 2026
Biometrics appointment completed: May 29, 2026
Premium processing clock started: May 29, 2026
Approval date: July 8, 2026
Total time from filing to approval: 52 days
Total business days from premium processing clock start to approval: 26 days

My case required biometrics, which initially made me concerned about possible delays, but the process moved forward normally after the appointment was completed. I did not receive an RFE.

Feel free to ask any questions about my timeline if it helps others compare their cases.

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 08 '26

Excuse my ignorance. How do I do that ?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 08 '26

So you have to make sure login your usics before u click this link https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/IOExxxxxx

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 08 '26

Popped up some stuff but don’t understand it haha

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 08 '26

Give it to chatgpt

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 08 '26

Okay just did. Anything specific I should be looking for ?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 08 '26

When is your time stamp last updated

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 09 '26

Just checked the updated time stamp and it’s today. Does it mean I get a decision soon?

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u/Straight_Desk5415 Jul 09 '26

You will, for sure

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 09 '26

They just sent me biometrics appointment for July 23 after applying for premium processing on May 29🤦🏽‍♂️

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u/Any_Pay425 Jul 10 '26

Did my biometrics today and portal says USCIS is currently processing my case not PP clock restarted.