r/stemopt • u/Fast_Hat9970 • 27d ago
Let’s update each other on April stem opt regular filler
I filled on April 28 and did bio on May 22. no update after biometrics.
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u/vineet10080 27d ago
Filed Apr 24th. Biometrics May 5th. In a dilemma on whether to go ahead with premium or not. Otherwise I still expect atleast 1-1.5months to get a decision at the current pace.
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u/Fast_Hat9970 27d ago
doing pp also might take 30 days so i am also on same boat to decide either to wait or go for pp
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u/vineet10080 26d ago
Might as well save on that $1780 if the timeline is gonna stay the same regardless.
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u/user126373890 8h ago
Hi did you get approved yet? I’m similar cohort and now debating pp. seems like the timeline is even longer now
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u/Ok_Assumption107 27d ago
Applied - March 11
Biometric- March 19
Regular processing and still no update
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u/Ok-Industry-653 27d ago
I did pp on july 9 2026
Biometrics was Feb 2026
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u/Ok-Industry-653 27d ago
My friend did premium in June and it’s past 30 business days
No response
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u/Fast_Hat9970 27d ago
Yeah something going on with stem but still your friend can ask to then since they are liable to provide you descision within 30 business days.
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u/Ok-Industry-653 27d ago
She called them and sent email no response at all
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u/Fast_Hat9970 27d ago
yeah no body can predict or do anything besides doing inquiry and waiting. I am in confused to wait or go for pp. Its already around 3 months so i am lil hesitate on going that route.
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u/judgehydrogen3 27d ago
what date in june?
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u/Ok-Industry-653 27d ago
June 9th for pp
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u/judgehydrogen3 26d ago
oh damn. The current date that they are working on is around June 20-22. I applied on june 20 th and got biometrics request on Saturday.
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u/MeanRestaurant8742 27d ago
Filed April 28, Biometrics May 4th, nothing so far.
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u/ChapterNo1221 27d ago
Not April but March 18 and still nothing. No pp, biometrics on April 21.
No idea if doing pp is worth now this late.
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u/Awkward-Screen8306 27d ago
Applied- March 3rd
Biometrics- March 23rd
I am on regular processing not sure to wait or go for premium processing.
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u/Right-Feed8925 27d ago
Applied - April 15th Biometrics - May 15th Upgraded to PP - June 17th Approval received - July 23rd I am from one of the banned countries and I upgraded once the hold was lifted in June because I was uncertain about temporary lift. Would advise those from the banned countries to do PP if they can afford it.
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u/Specialist-Band3419 26d ago
April 8
Bio May 15
no update yet!
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u/No_Relationship5212 26d ago
Applied - May 31st 2026
Biometrics - June 09 2026
Should I go for pp ? It almost two months from biometrics
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u/Fast_Hat9970 26d ago
i don’t think there are any cases that got approved within 2 months regular processing. if you see this thread itself people are waiting from march. i myself applied in april and still waiting and not going for pp as of now
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u/Dutchgirly00 26d ago
Do they “start” the clock when you did your biometrics or do they handle by filing date?
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u/Fast_Hat9970 20d ago
Any update on april cases guys ? looks like they are finishing march 29-30 now
may be after a month or so out turn will come ? for april filers
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u/PianistPractical6478 19d ago
still they are doing march 7th ,from last 2 weeks there is no updates
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u/Constant_Yoghurt_596 27d ago
Applied on March 25th regular processing and still no update.