STEM OPT Extension + Marriage-based GC
Hi everyone,
After waiting 20 days, I finally received an approval email for my STEM OPT extension, which I had upgraded to Premium Processing.
I’m wondering if anyone has experience with a pending I-485 based on marriage. How long did it take for you to receive your I-485 approval after your STEM OPT/EAD was approved?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences and timelines. Thank you!
Note: I submitted I-485 in Feb 2026 and Pp STEM OPT in July 2026.