Blogs4.18.23

USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions

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On March 6, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of its premium processing service to include certain F-1 students seeking OPT (optional practical training) and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) OPT. The USCIS’ expansion of premium processing to certain F-1 students reflects its continued initiative to improve processing efficiency and reduce burdens to the system.

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