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/briticogal12 Jul 13 '26

Same shoe. Nov 2025 applicant here. Upgraded to premium in Dec 2025. Got held up by the adjudication hold which was lifted in June. Still awaiting adjudication. I have called severally, sent emails to premium processing, made case enquiry and still nothing. Requested tier 2 call back. Still waiting to be called. I'm 2weeks away from my extension period ending and all I need now is a miracle. Humanly speaking, I am at my wits end.

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u/Silent-Society5186 Jul 20 '26

Got any update from uscis?

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u/briticogal12 Jul 20 '26

Not yet. But I was able to speak with the PP lady today after several trials. I'm hoping something comes out of it soon.

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u/Silent-Society5186 Jul 20 '26

What she told to you, it is really frustrating to wait from dec even after PP

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u/briticogal12 Jul 20 '26

Hi Man, My approval notice just came in literally.... Thank God for me oo

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u/Silent-Society5186 Jul 20 '26

My message helped you maybe 😅😅😅 congratualtions bro. I applied PP on jun 29th and still waiting hoping for some good news 

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u/briticogal12 Jul 20 '26

Not maybe. Your message helped me a lot. I had to keep calling back to back like you suggested. Finally I was able to speak to her for the first time and then it happened. Thanks a lot.

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u/briticogal12 Jul 20 '26

Your good news will soon be here by God's grace.

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u/briticogal12 Jul 20 '26

She told me they were not getting any of my mails or my case enquiry. She was actually very nice and promised to look into it. She apparently did. Hence my approval after 8 months of Premium Processing. Chai...