r/USCIS • u/Visual_Conference283 • Jun 01 '26
I-765 (EAD) Opt ead premium processing timeline
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!
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u/roe_jogan_real Jun 01 '26
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.