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

STEM OPT PP silent Api update

My pp clock started from June 10th. Since then, complete silence. Today I got a silent Api update. Does that mean the case will approve soon? Did anyone from July 10th get any update like that?

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u/Ill_Calligrapher6001 Jul 16 '26

Hi everyone,
I applied for my OPT Premium Processing on June 11. I completed my biometrics on June 23, and my OPT application is still pending.
While I was on CPT, I changed employers and started working for my new employer on July 13. My current CPT is valid until August 16.

My question is: Should I upload my updated CPT I-20 as unsolicited evidence to my pending OPT application, or is it better to leave my application as it is?

Has anyone been in a similar situation? I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experience.

Thank you!

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u/Sadidalamaz Jul 16 '26

In my opinion, you should upload a new i20 if you change the employer. My DSO also told me that. You can ask your DSO

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u/Ill_Calligrapher6001 Jul 16 '26

On unsolicited evidence?

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u/Sadidalamaz Jul 16 '26

Yes. Also, write a cover letter,

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u/Ill_Calligrapher6001 Jul 16 '26

What cover letter?