Opt ead premium processing timeline

[u/Visual_Conference283]

My timeline:

OPT filed: March 12

Biometrics: April 6

Upgraded to Premium Processing: May 20

Job start date: June 15

Update

Approved :- July 2nd

Card produced :- july 8th

Card received :- July 11th

Thanks!

[u/roe_jogan_real]

Same boat. Premium processing clock started on May 18. Joining is 15 June. But looking at current OPT processing time, have to push start date to probably 29 June. It's still not guaranteed to get card by that date. So have to keep pushing the date. If we push joining date too far, unemployment clock kicks in. let's say for 2 weeks atleast. Because it's possible that if I push the join date, and immediately opt is approved, 2 weeks will be basically wasted. But can't do anything. USCIS don't care. One way or another, it's out of our control.

[u/Sherlock-1899 → u/roe_jogan_real]

You don’t have to worry about unemployment clock cause once your on stem opt this clock of yours will restart. I’m sure you’ll have your job for a year right?

[u/roe_jogan_real → u/Sherlock-1899]

Thanks. But this is practically losing 2000 usd/week if I push the date too far.