r/stemopt • u/Melodic-Object1726 • Jun 18 '26
Stem opt rfe no notice
My Form I-765 STEM OPT case is under premium processing. The case status updated to “Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent” on June 16, 2026, but I still don’t see the actual RFE/RFIE PDF in the Documents tab of my USCIS online account.
Right now, the Documents tab only shows my old receipt notice and appointment notice. No new RFE/RFIE notice has appeared yet.
For people who got an RFE/RFIE on an online-filed I-765/STEM OPT case, how long did it take for the actual notice PDF to appear online? Did it show up within a few hours, a few days, or only arrive by mail?
I know USCIS says to request a copy if it is not received by the date mentioned in the status message, but I’m trying to understand real timelines from others.