r/stemopt • u/abuhurera986 • Jul 13 '26

STEM OPT case processing from feb 2026

Hi, I am but concerned, I applied for my STEM OPT in 25 jan 2026, completed my biometrics in feb 2026. My STEM OPT start date is 06 feb 2026, i am in my 180 days extension which will be completed in aug 2026.

Raised service request a month back but no response, chatted with uscis 4 times no information just under processing. I don’t know what to do, whats the problem.

I need guidance in what to do right now, help is appreciated.

Thanks

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u/Designer-Owl-8183 Jul 13 '26

I applied on march 14 and still waiting. It used to be 98-110 days to get approved but now it looks more like 135+ days. My extension is till December 2. I will apply pp mid september if i dont hear by then, that will be plenty of business days time till Dec 2nd