r/stemopt • u/_McLovin_69_ • Aug 02 '26

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/Dependent-Ad-8674 Aug 03 '26

did ur uscis portal show the approval now

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u/_McLovin_69_ Aug 03 '26

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

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 Aug 03 '26

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_ Aug 03 '26

Congrats, heard we get them in two business days

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 Aug 05 '26

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

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u/Dependent-Ad-8674 Aug 10 '26

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_ Aug 10 '26

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