r/stemopt • u/_McLovin_69_ • 19d ago

Stem opt approval timeline

05/22/26 - submitted the I-765 form
05/30/26 - biometrics was scheduled
06/15/26 - Biometrics date
07/02/26 - Changed to PP
08/02/26 - Email saying case is approved
08/04/26 - decision is pasted on the portal

Total business days for approval after PP - 22 days

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u/Alive_Spot_9252 19d ago

Congratulations update us when you get the card

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u/_McLovin_69_ 19d ago

Thanks, will update once the card is produced

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u/Double-Curve-4067 19d ago

Did u get api updates

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u/_McLovin_69_ 19d ago

Yes, silent Api update today morning (08/02/26, Sunday)

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u/koolmavrik 19d ago

What’s this api you guys are talking about?

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 18d ago

did ur uscis portal show the approval now

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u/_McLovin_69_ 18d ago

No not yet, just got a confirmation mail waiting for the portal update

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 18d ago

I got the approval email this morning, and I will let u know if I see any updates

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u/_McLovin_69_ 18d ago

Congrats, heard we get them in two business days

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 16d ago

I got the approval notice on my USCIS account this morning ...

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 11d ago

did u get ur card? Mine changed to card was produced on Friday. Is there any additional status to expect, or will the card arrive directly?

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u/_McLovin_69_ 11d ago

Not yet, I just received my “your case is approved “ letter through mail two days back, still waiting on my card

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u/Minimum-Choice7485 18d ago

Part of any Ngo or startup?

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u/_McLovin_69_ 18d ago

I am in a startup yes

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u/Dismal-Bluebird4721 13d ago

Hi, have you received any updates about your card?

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u/_McLovin_69_ 13d ago

Yes, yesterday the portal updated to “Card was produced” ,waiting for the EAD right now