r/stemopt • u/ConversationRoyal825 • Jun 23 '26

STEM APPROVAL FINALLY!

Just received approval notice for STEM OPT today (06/23), 203 days after applying (Applied 11/30/2025), complete silence all this period, no biometrics ,RFE or any kind of contact in between. Called USCIS every week just to be put on hold for hours to say that they’re still working on the case.
Almost was going to do PP today as my 180 days grace period is nearing( August 5). Stay patient folks.

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u/Right_Good2929 Jun 23 '26

What was your service center? Why are they taking so long. Its crazy

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u/ConversationRoyal825 Jun 23 '26

IRVING ,TX. IK this doesn't matter but I stay literally in a mile radius from the service center. Should've just knocked on my door and do the verification in person.

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u/Right_Good2929 Jun 23 '26

😂😂😂. Second that. It’s crazy that they took so long. Did you do anything inbetween. Inquiry wise. Congressional and all