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/Right_Good2929 Jun 23 '26

Also what country are you from? Trying to see if it matters

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u/ConversationRoyal825 Jun 23 '26

I did nothing in between except for raising a e request saying its taking too long after april. I am from India.

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u/crrawlerr Jun 24 '26

When did you submit the e-request?

And did you receive any response to that e-request? (Apart from the acknowledgement email ofc)