USCIS has been criticized for delays in processing Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications for F-1 students, despite collecting premium processing fees that promised a 30-day adjudication. Many students are now facing extended wait times, with some receiving notices indicating that their cases will take longer than the standard processing time, putting them at risk of losing their legal status.
Key Details:
- Premium processing fees were collected by USCIS for expedited OPT applications.
- Students were promised a 30-day adjudication period.
- Many applications are now delayed for several months.
- Affected students may soon be out of status due to these delays.
The situation has raised concerns among students and advocates about the impact on their immigration status and future employment opportunities. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @archimedes4i