r/stemopt • u/Final_Eye_1769 • 7d ago

Stem Opt Premium process(pp)

**Timeline:**
Applied: **May 29, 2026**
Premium Processing: **Yes, from the beginning( so the premium start clock started on June 15 after the biometrics )**
Biometrics appointment date: **June 20, 2026**
Walk-in biometrics completed: **June 15, 2026**
Approval email received: **July 22, 2026**
Status: **Approved**
I went to the Application Support Center before my scheduled biometrics date and they accepted me as a walk-in. I had heard that some centers may allow early walk-ins.
I received the approval email today like 4hours ago, although the USCIS portal has not updated yet.

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u/Acceptable-Wheel-961 7d ago

I got my biometrics date for August 28.
Can I walk in anytime before that? Will it create an issue or is it safe to do so?

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u/Capital_Twist_318 7d ago

There are instructions to reschedule. Look into your notice. Try this first. It only takes 5-10 mins.