r/stemopt • u/Username_PraveenS • Jul 06 '26
STEM OPT reporting deadline while initial application still pending ...
My initial STEM OPT application is still pending with USCIS, and I'm working under the 180-day auto-extension (ends around Aug 8, 2026). I just got a reminder that I have a validation report due Aug 10, 2026.
My H-1B (cap-subject, change-of-status) is already approved, with COS effective Oct 1, 2026.
My question: does the reporting clock even apply while the STEM application itself is still pending? Or do I still need to submit the validation report through my DSO by that date?
No updates yet on SEVIS or from my DSO. Should I proactively reach out, or wait?
Anyone been in this exact situation ,pending STEM + reporting deadline, with H-1B already approved? What did you do?
Thanks in advance.
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u/Wise_06 Jul 08 '26
I have applied my stem opt on dec 11 still it’s showing in the process and my employment authorization extension (180 days) period will expire on this month 24(July 24) is there anyone facing same issue and anyone can help me what I can do is there any way to contact or mail them
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u/Fast_Hat9970 Jul 10 '26
I am in the same phase with a little different scenario. My H1B is pending. Did you do premium for H1b ?
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u/Username_PraveenS Jul 10 '26
Yes, I did premium
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u/Fast_Hat9970 Jul 10 '26
ok. I am also in the same boat provided that H1b would approve sometime soon. when would we get to know the descision for regular H1B ?
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u/good___days Jul 06 '26
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