yash -
Aug 11, 2026
ead card
Hi everyone, I’m currently waiting for my OPT EAD card, and my I-765 case is still showing as “Case Is Being Processing .” The estimated processing time has already passed, so I’m getting concerned and wanted to check with others.
Has anyone who applied for OPT in February or March received their EAD card yet? If yes, when did you receive your approval and physical card?
If you’re still waiting, how long has your case been pending, and what status is showing for you?
I’m trying to understand whether there is a general delay with February/March applications. Please share your updates or experiences. Thank you!
Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student
Total Days: 201 days
Case
2026-02-28
2026-09-17
I-765
201 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-765
Timeline Map
2026-02-28
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2026-03-24
I-765
Added
D+24
Biometric
2026-08-20
I-765
D+173
Conversion to Premium
2026-09-17
I-765
D+201
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Sumayya MAug 15, 2026
yes there’s a general delay for February/march
I applied March 5th no update
yash -Aug 15, 2026
did you apply for premium
Chrissy .Aug 27, 2026
you can submit an inquiry about your application being outside processing time on the website. They should take about 2 weeks to review your inquiry. if they haven’t after that, you can call them
Chrissy .Aug 27, 2026
I applied March 6th and I have the same service center and I also applied in your category. Just got approved last weekend.
yash -Aug 27, 2026
my friend has applied on march 7 th she got her approval last week i don’t know how and she didn’t applied for premium
Sai Hemanth UpputuriAug 27, 2026
yes bro, i have applied OPT on march 10 still there is no updates from uscis … i’ve filled the e-request form and also contacted to uscis
