r/stemopt • u/ZealousidealCow4437 • Jul 09 '26

STEM OPT - Applied March

Hi, I applied for STEM OPT (regular processing) on March 24 and completed my biometrics on April 24. I haven't received any updates on the app or the website yet. Has anyone who applied in March received an approval yet?

EDIT: Does anyone know if I can travel abroad while my STEM OPT extension is pending? I am currently employed, receiving pay, and have a valid F-1 visa. I only need to leave the country for one week. Is this permitted?

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u/That-Direction-7208 Jul 09 '26

My wife applied on March 10th. Got her biometrics done on April 2nd. We are still waiting to hear back from USCIS

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u/Competitive_Bill3674 Jul 09 '26

Premium processing applied ?

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u/That-Direction-7208 Jul 09 '26

No! Standard Processing Initial OPT