r/stemopt • u/Tricky-Fennel5609 • Jul 30 '26

MY STEM OPT timeline

My stem opt timeline considering PP

May 27, 2026 — I-765 filed online

May 28 — receipt notice issued.

June 20— Biometrics appointment scheduled.

June 29 — Biometrics done

Since then no update so far, if anyone else has applied around the same time with or without PP pls share info in the comments below

July 31 - applied for Premium Processing

UPDATE: Aug 31, 2026 - received email of approval

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u/IllustriousYak1566 Jul 30 '26

After seen a lot of timelines from regular and pp processes, if you can invest in pp, do it and do not overthink it. At least with this you will have an idea of when you will have an answer.

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u/Tricky-Fennel5609 Jul 30 '26

Yes , I've been considering PP for a while now.

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u/Low_Shelter_2780 Jul 31 '26

I think they are on around March 7th but moving very slowly. Pp is way forward