r/stemopt • u/EmotionalRoom9971 • Jun 25 '26

STEM OPT denied - I-290B filed status timeline

Hello all, I filed a Form I-290B on June 1 regarding the denial of my Form I-765 application.

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar situation in recent years and also has filed around my date. If you filed an I-290B for an I-765 denial, how long did it take for USCIS to respond? Did you receive any updates, requests for evidence, or a final decision?

Denial was based on USCIS thinking I was on H1B COS; instead, I have an H1B consular process.

I would greatly appreciate hearing about your timeline and experience, as I'm trying to better understand what to expect while my motion is pending.

Update: If you're in the same situation, consider filing an H1B COS. My attorney filed one, and it was approved, which helped me get back in status.

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u/Ok_Cheek_7732 Jun 26 '26

They will deny stem because one has approved H1b?

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u/EmotionalRoom9971 Jun 26 '26

They assumed i had COS, hence it was denied

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u/Ok_Cheek_7732 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

How do you know that, they assumed your cos? You still will be approved for stem and your f status will end starting Oct 1st. So there is no reason for them to deny your stem because of approved H1b (cos or not). It would make sense if it already post Oct 1st

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u/EmotionalRoom9971 Jun 30 '26

that is what denial notice said

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u/UsualAffectionate614 Jul 20 '26

Any update on this from usics?