OPT EAD Premium Processing Timeline - June 2026

Hi everyone,

I wanted to start a timeline thread for anyone waiting on OPT EAD Premium Processing.

My timeline so far:

EAD application submitted: April 14, 2026
Biometrics: May 22, 2026
Premium Processing date: June 27, 2026
Current status: Pending
Approval date: Not yet
Card produced date: Not yet
Card delivered date: Not yet

If anyone has a similar timeline, please share your updates.

Also, if you have already received your OPT EAD approval/card recently, please share your full timeline too. It will help others understand the current processing trend.

Suggested format:

EAD application date:
Biometrics date:
Premium Processing date:
Approval date:
Card produced date:
Card delivered date:
Current status:

Please don’t share personal details like receipt number, A-number, SEVIS ID, full name, address, or USCIS notice screenshots.

Hope this helps everyone compare current OPT EAD processing timelines.