OPT: USCIS announces new premium processing expansion for certain F-1 students seeking OPT and STEM OPT extension

ONLINE PREMIUM PROCESS FOR OPT CARDS Online filing of Form I-907 for an OPT card now available for these F-1 students. Expansion will occur in phases, with specific start dates for different categories. Premium processing will streamline the immigration experience for many international students. Online filing increases operational efficiency and access to the immigration system. Online filing available for 16 forms, with more than 1.8 million filed online in FY 2022. Links: Forms Available to File Online Phase 1: Beginning March 6, USCIS accepts Form I-907 requests (paper or online) for F-1 students with pending Form I-765 in the following categories: (c)(3)(A) – Pre-Completion OPT; (c)(3)(B) – Post-Completion OPT; (c)(3)(C)...

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