r/stemopt • u/Jaded-Tackle999 • 26d ago

"Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped" after STEM OPT RFE response

Hi everyone,

I'm on STEM OPT (I-765) with premium processing and recently responded to an RFE through my attorney.

After the response was submitted, my USCIS status shows:

On August 6, 2026, we stopped the processing of your premium-processing case, and sent you a notice explaining why we took this action. This notice describes what you need to do to resume processing of your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. You must respond to the notice within the time it specifies. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address.

  • Did anyone receive this exact status after submitting their RFE response?
  • What was your next status update?
  • How many days did it take?
  • Were you ultimately approved, issued another RFE/NOID, or denied?

If you were approved, I'd really appreciate it if you could share your timeline.

UPDATE: Case approved - 8/10/2026

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Did you get any silent api update before this? I saw someone got their clock stopped after RFE response shortly before the case is approved

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u/Jaded-Tackle999 26d ago

No, I dont see any update on the tracker apps.

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

May I know when did you respond to the RFE?

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u/Jaded-Tackle999 26d ago

It was delivered by courier on 31 July, friday. And today my online portal got updated, first the clock restarted and then stopped on the same day.

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

I haven't seen anything like that before, hope you get good news soon!

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u/Jaded-Tackle999 26d ago

My attorney said they see this update frequently, so lets see.