Training” menu for “Reporting Requirements on OPT/STEM OPT” for both To login to iMIT and complete the Eforms under the “F-1 Practical Receiving your application. If you receive your EAD card, please be sure WeĬontinue to check USCIS Case Status Online as well for all pending OPTĪpplications, but appreciate your assistance in confirming if yourĪpplication is still pending more than 115 days from the date of USCIS More information is below my signature line. Reaching out to USCIS about our concerns for applications pending longer Purposes of advising applicants that they cannot inquire about anĪpplication “beyond normal processing time” now until 5 months have Understand the change processing time notification by USCIS is for
“normal processing time” for OPT cases are from 4 weeks to 5 months, ourĬurrent experience is 91-115 days on average (not 5 months). We Please note that while USCIS has placed on its website a notice that Two weeks, we have seen OPT applications approved anytime between 91-115ĭays since date of filing, though we have some pending applications Information Sessions, OPT had been averaging 90-100 days. Past experience, and as we advised you during the F-1 Employment If you have any questions that are not answered, feel free to contact your ISO Advisor.
#Processing time for change of status update
We are sending this update to provide additional context and information. These processing delays are affecting all OPT applications processed around the U.S.
The ISO continues to monitor F-1 Optional Practical Training processing times as approval timelines have been delayed as compared to previous years.