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OPT Processing Tracker

Real processing times reported by F1 students. Updated daily from community submissions.

Avg Processing Time

71 days

Regular OPT

Avg Processing Time

38 days

Premium OPT

Cases Tracked

340

From community

Approval Rate

40.6%

Of tracked cases

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Cases by Applied Month

Volume breakdown by status

Approved Pending

Processing Time Trend

Monthly average, last 12 months

Regular Premium

Days Distribution

How long cases actually take

Premium vs Regular

Is paying $2,805 worth it?

Regular OPT71 days
Premium OPT38 days

Time saved: 33 days

Cost per day saved: $85/day

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How to Read This Data

Processing days are calculated from the date USCIS receives the application to the EAD card production date.

Premium processing guarantees a decision within 30 business days ($2,805 fee as of FY2025). Not all OPT types qualify.

This data comes from the community — F1 students who voluntarily share their timelines. It is not official USCIS data.

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