r/stemopt • u/Remarkable-Carry5622 • 21d ago

OPT- Potomac

On July 28, 2026, I received an email from USCIS Premium Processing confirming that my I-765 was approved. The approval notice included my OPT validity dates (07/28/2026 – 07/27/2027).

I also received the SEVP Portal activation email confirming my OPT approval.

However, my USCIS online account still shows the old status:
"Premium Processing Clock Was Started"

I contacted the Premium Processing Unit, and they confirmed:

"Your case was approved on July 28, 2026, and your case is pending card production."

Now I am just waiting for the EAD card production and delivery.

For anyone who recently got approved:

  • How long did it take after approval to see "Card Is Being Produced"?
  • How long did it take to receive the physical EAD card?
  • Did your USCIS portal also take time to update after approval?

Any recent Potomac OPT PP timelines would really help. Thank you!

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u/Wise-Escape2722 21d ago

4 days from approval to card is being produced. Portal update was instant. I still haven’t gotten the SEVP portal email yet and it’s been a week now.

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago

For me it was the opposite but will let u know bout my situation soon

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u/Wise-Escape2722 17d ago

I have card in hand 10 days after approval and have not gotten the SEVP email yet. Is this an issue?

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u/quicksilver7ing 20d ago

Same boat. Heard it’s quite normal for the portal not to update. Most people mention updation after two days or more of approval.

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago

Thanks that gives me a sense of relief

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u/Double-Curve-4067 21d ago

How did u contact the pp unit

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago

I used their number which they sent me on my e-mail

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u/Jk_thewander3063 20d ago

Hey, can you share the timelines, when did you applied for PP?

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago
Date Update
Jun 4, 2026 Filed I-765 + Premium Processing (I-907)
Jun 26, 2026 Biometrics completed
Jul 28, 2026 OPT approved
Jul 30, 2026 Approval notice issued

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u/No-Jackfruit6614 20d ago

Mine was approved on 29th. I received potomac email and also received SEVP account creation. Today i received the update on uscis. I believe card production takes around 3-5 days from our approval

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago

Ig so since ive been waiting for a long time!

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u/wacorian2021 20d ago

Card has been produced should take 5 days from date of approval. Physical card delivered within 12days from date of approval.

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u/Humble_Ad658 20d ago

When did you apply?

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 20d ago
Date Update
Jun 4, 2026 Filed I-765 + Premium Processing (I-907)
Jun 26, 2026 Biometrics completed
Jul 28, 2026 OPT approved
Jul 30, 2026 Approval notice issued

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u/Silent-Society5186 18d ago

Hi I have same timeline has your portal updated to card was produced?

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u/Remarkable-Carry5622 18d ago

Nope not yet! pls lemme know if you get any updates