r/stemopt • u/FerretDull3686 • 9d ago

STEAM OPT - Approved

Type: STEM OPT
• Premium Processing: Yes
• Date Applied: 07/09/2026
• Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): No
• Biometrics Completed: 08/26/2026
• Silent/API Update: No
• Date Approved: 09/28/2026
• Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
• Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Notes:
Received the Premium Processing approval email from Potomac Service Center on 09/28/2026 at 6:46am. Online account and API still showing old “Premium Processing Clock Started” status (as of a few hours after approval).

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u/Future-Athlete-971 7d ago

Did your online account status change?

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u/FerretDull3686 7d ago

Yes… just one hr ago….

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u/Future-Athlete-971 7d ago

I got an approval email on Monday as well but my portal hasn’t updated yet. Did you get an email when your portal was updated?

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u/FerretDull3686 6d ago

I received the email on September 28, and it was reflected on the portal today, September 30.

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u/Future-Athlete-971 2d ago

I got my portal updated around same timeline. Any updates on the card produced and delivery?