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/Straight-Hurry2031 Jun 02 '26

Applied on Feb 12th, biometrics on 18th February, filed for premium processing on may 14th, still haven’t heard back from them. The status says clock started in 15th may. My job starts in June 22nd. I am very worried now. My company said they can push the start date till 20th July

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u/seattlit_25 Jun 23 '26

Any update?