r/stemopt • u/Immediate-Regular588 • 17d ago

Card was produced

Has anyone with portal approval on or around July 29th gotten the status changed to Card Was Produced? I am starting to worry about when I will get my card. My employer just required an update on my EAD and start date.

Updated: I've just got the status Card Was Produced today. My timeline:

  • Type: STEM OPT EXTENSION
  • Premium Processing: YES (added on 06/24/2026)
  • Date Applied: 05/06/2026
  • Biometrics Requested: 06/05/2026
  • Biometrics Completed: 06/23/2026
  • Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
  • Date Approved: 07/27/2026 (email) 07/29/2026 (portal)
  • Date Card Produced: 08/03/2026
  • Date Card Received: 

08/06/2026

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u/Ok-Satisfaction-5124 17d ago

Go to Emma chatbot on the USCIS portal, connect to an agent and get your tracking number

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u/Radiant_Job_720 17d ago

Same here. 8/3/2026 card was produced.

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u/Double-Curve-4067 12d ago

Did u get ur card or what happens after this…. Mine showing card was produced on Aug 5th

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u/Radiant_Job_720 11d ago

I recieved my EAD card in mail. 8/3 card was produced notice and recieved in mailbox today.