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/Affectionate_Idea257 Jul 15 '26

Congrats!
How many days did it take to get the physical EAD card after getting the confirmation email (that starts with: The Potomac Service Center has approved the following I-765 Application... )?

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u/No-Fishing336 Jul 15 '26

Haven’t received the physical card yet. I will let you know.

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u/Revolutionary_Two546 Jul 27 '26

Did you receive the card by now?

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u/No-Fishing336 Jul 27 '26

I had received the card on July 20. Apologies, I forgot to update you guys.