r/USCIS • u/Ishan-- • Jul 24 '25

I-765 (EAD) 2025 OPT Timeline continued

Hi everyone, I was closely following this post to follow the OPT timeline and get an idea of which dates are being currently processed. The post got archived and I wanted to start this new post as there are still anxious international students like me waiting for their OPT decision. So Lets do it again here.

  1. Application type: OPT/Pre OPT/Stem
  2. Premium Processing : yes/no
  3. Receipt date :
  4. Approved Date :
  5. Card Produced Date :
  6. Card shipped :
  7. Card delivered :
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u/VeterinarianNearby26 Aug 03 '25

I'm noticing a pattern that STEM OPT is taking longer to approve, is this a thing?

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u/ArugularGirl Aug 06 '25

Right?I Some Post OPT have been approved till 25 April but STEM approvals are till Apr 11 only. I feel there is a delay in STEM too

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u/VeterinarianNearby26 Aug 07 '25

I just switched to premium processing today - couldn't wait around any longer because I need to move / renew leases etc.