I have a job offer with a start date of November 5, 2026, and I plan to use CPT for it.

I have completed all my coursework, and the only requirement I have left is my capstone, which can be completed through a paper, project, or internship. However, my university only allows me to graduate in April 2027.
My CPT ends on December 12, 2026, and I am hoping to apply for post-completion OPT now, use premium processing, and receive my EAD by December 12 so I can continue working without a gap.

I understand that normally, you cannot apply for post-completion OPT more than 90 days before your graduation date. However, I also read that there may be an exception for students who have completed all their coursework and only have a thesis, dissertation, or equivalent capstone requirement remaining.

I’m confused about whether this exception applies to my situation and whether I can apply for post-completion OPT now, even though my official graduation date is in April 2027.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and successfully applied for post-completion OPT more than 90 days before graduation? If so, could you please share your experience and how your university handled the OPT recommendation?

Hi everyone,

I am the mom who has dual citizenship. We are taking our kids (3 and 1 years old) to the States for the first time this Christmas.

Our children have their British passports and I have not done a CRBA for either of them yet as we were hoping to let them decide if they want to claim their US citizenship when they are older.

Can we enter the USA on their UK passports and an ESTA?

Here’s what we know:

➡️ The current premium processing deadlines are NOT affected at this time.
➡️ The proposal is titled “Amending the Premium Processing Timeframe,” but the public record does not disclose its text or identify who’s impacted.
➡️ The next milestones to watch are completion of OIRA review and any subsequent publication in the Federal Register.

We’re tracking this proposal and will share updates as more information becomes available.