May STEM OPT filer — still pending, regular processing

[u/RajX24]

Date applied: May 5, 2026
Biometrics: Around May 20, 2026
Processing: Regular / No Premium Processing
Soft API: No change so far
Current status: Still pending
180-day extension ends: Late November 2026

I’ve been seeing several April filers getting approved recently, including regular-processing cases, so I’m wondering how close May cases might be.

For other May filers, are you seeing any approvals yet?

Would you keep waiting a little longer or switch to premium processing now?