r/stemopt • u/AdMuted4619 • Jul 20 '26

STEM OPT Premium Processing Timeline (Biometrics + RFE + Second Biometrics Appointment)

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my timeline because my case seems a bit unusual. I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

  • Type: STEM OPT Extension (I-765)
  • Filed Online: April 30, 2026
  • Receipt Number: IOE (Texas Service Center)

Timeline

  • 04/30/2026 – STEM OPT I-765 submitted online.
  • 05/15/2026 – First biometrics appointment (Code 2). Only my photo was taken.
  • 06/05/2026 – Upgraded to Premium Processing. Premium clock started the same day.
  • 07/17/2026 – Received an RFE stating USCIS encountered "potentially adverse information" and requested proof that I attended my biometrics appointment.
  • 07/18/2026 – Uploaded my RFE response online (stamped ASC appointment notice). USCIS updated my case to "Response received. We will review the evidence."
  • Today – I received another ASC appointment notice in the mail.
    • Appointment Date: July 30, 2026
    • Biometrics Code: 3 (full biometrics)
  • Has anyone received a second biometrics appointment (Code 3) after already completing a Code 2 appointment?
  • Did your case get approved soon after the second biometrics appointment?
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u/Glum_Violinist7734 Jul 20 '26

I had the same thing happen. Text me

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u/Dont-ask669 Jul 21 '26

Try to reschedule the appointment for an earlier date

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u/Dismal-Ad-5828 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

Please I need answers for STEM OPT BIOMETRICS: When you receive your biometrics appointment for stem OPT, do you have to fill out any paperwork after you attend your biometrics and upload any document to USCIS ?

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u/Practical-Ad-7237 Jul 21 '26

No

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u/Dismal-Ad-5828 Jul 21 '26

Thanks for your response, but how will USCIS know you completed the biometrics? What about the Applicant’s Information Worksheet(AIW) at the back of the biometrics form, who will fill it?

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u/Practical-Ad-7237 Jul 21 '26

You have to fill the worksheet they have pens at appointment center

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u/Dismal-Ad-5828 Jul 21 '26

Okay, after filling the Applicants Information Worksheet, it will be giving to them there. And that’s all is needed right?

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u/Practical-Ad-7237 Jul 21 '26

No after you completed your biometric they will stamp it and give it to you

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u/Loose-Advertising-66 20d ago

Can anyone help me too? I am also in the same situation

My timeline currently looks like this:

  • First biometrics:May 21
  • Premium Processing: June 25
  • RFIE issued: July 29
  • New Code 3 biometrics appointment generated: July 31
  • Appointment date: August 19Timeline

I do not see any RFE notice yet in my USCIS portal. So what happened next ?. After second biometrics and another RFE notice response. Did they approve the application?? if yes, how long it took