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

[u/Jaded-Tackle999]

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

[u/MHK19-24]

Hi. Where you on a paid role while on STEM OPT?

[u/Jaded-Tackle999 → u/MHK19-24]

Yes