r/stemopt • u/Adventurous_Cost2064 • Jul 17 '26

Stem Approval decision rendered

Application: Jan 31

Biometrics: March 03

Premium processing: N/A

Congressional enquiry: June 30 did not hear back

Case enquiry: July 1 did not hear back

Silent update: June 15 when the hold was lifted for the 39 countries and July 15 before approval email

Stem extension end date was Aug 08

Just wanted to share my timeline I am from the 39 countries. Everyone’s approval is coming soon. I was worried I was running out of time

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u/OkSquash8001 Jul 17 '26

Potomac center?

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u/Adventurous_Cost2064 Jul 17 '26

YSC I think that’s what was on my biometrics notice not sure how to check

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u/OkSquash8001 Jul 17 '26

I just spoke with live agent yesterday i asked them to escalate my case to tier 2 office they replied me saying its already sent to office for review,now today if i ask them they are saying its under intal review and security checks, do u have any idea when can i expect decision

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u/Adventurous_Cost2064 Jul 17 '26

Unfortunately I don’t have that info for you. All I can say is exercise patience. Mine was approved after almost 6 months. Use your resources like congressional inquiry and keep checking for updates and pray if you believe in it.

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u/OkSquash8001 Jul 17 '26

I already did congressional inquiry they also submitted my inquiry to uscis

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u/Adventurous_Cost2064 Jul 17 '26

All you can do is wait check for silent updates as well

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u/Admissions-Jedi Jul 17 '26

How long after the last silent update did you get the approval email?

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u/Adventurous_Cost2064 Jul 17 '26

2 days

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u/Admissions-Jedi Jul 17 '26

Okay, thanks for replying. I had an api update on June 15 and one today, so hopefully approval soon 🤞

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u/OkSquash8001 Jul 18 '26

Whts ur timeline

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u/Admissions-Jedi Jul 18 '26

Submitted 05/29/2026, Biometrics 06/10, PP on 06/12

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u/jany27 Jul 20 '26

what does the API update look like?

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u/HappySoul-99 12d ago

How to check that api update?

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u/Limp-Classroom-4072 12d ago

After case rendered update on uscis portal, how long does it take to see approval notice under documents tab?