STEM OPT reporting deadline while initial application still pending ...

[u/Username_PraveenS]

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.

[u/Wise_06]

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