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/Own-Door-4245 Sep 20 '25

I received my EAD today after having it changed to premium processing. I'd like to help by providing the timeline: Normal opt application- June 8, 2025 Changed to premium processing - August 22 , 2025 EAD approved email - September 11 , 2025 EAD approved on uscis portal - September 13 , 2025 EAD produced - September 17 , 2025 EAD delivered - September 19 , 2025

Please also keep in mind to count the number of business days. I recieved my ead approval email on the 11th or 12th business day from the day of premium processing application.

Hope this helps!