OPT Cheque Cashing and receipt notice

[vetseb]

My OPT application package reached the Phoenix Lockbox on March 20th. How long does it usually take to see the cheque clearing and receive the text/message from USCIS?

Thank you.

[hopeful_pro]

In my case the check was cashed a week after they received my application and I received the receipt the week after. I didn't sign up for text messaging so I don't have any information regarding that.

Quick question: how long did your school officials tell you it might take for USCIS to process OPT? At my school, they explicitly warn us that it might take more than 3 months until we receive EAD cards

[vetseb]

Thank you. My cheque was encashed on March 26th and I received the text of March 27th. Yes, it is taking longer than usual...they told me around 4.5 months average at this point!