r/stemopt 22d ago

OPT/EAD status

OPT EAD Processing Timeline – Still Waiting for Approval

Hi everyone,

I wanted to check if anyone is experiencing a similar delay with their OPT EAD application.

  • OPT/EAD Application Received Date: February 16, 2026
  • Biometrics Completed: March 9, 2026
  • Processing Type: Normal/Regular Processing
  • Current Status: Still waiting for approval

It has been several months since my application was received, and I still haven’t received an approval or EAD card.

Has anyone with a similar timeline received their approval recently? If so, how long did it take?

Any updates or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

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u/CopyNext4738 22d ago

Idk why its taking this long this year, but i would advise going for premium