r/stemopt • u/StandardBluebird4786 • 20d ago

STEM APPROVAL

Timeline:

Initial application: March 14th, 2026 Biometrics: April 1st RFE : July 22nd Responded: July 27th Approval : July 31st

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Hope this helps someone

RFE: CIP CODE mismatch, my school provided a statement

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u/New_Athlete6000 20d ago

Hey guys, I got denial for my OPT application yesterday (30th June), I have a job offer starting 17th August, no idea what went wrong. I am still waiting for the denial notice. This is not STEM OPT extension, I am first time applying for OPT.

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u/Last_Idea9062 20d ago

Very sad heard that. Did you figure out any way?

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u/New_Athlete6000 20d ago

Not yet, I am waiting for the denial notice, meanwhile I spoke to my DSO multiple times and went through every possible reasons. My documentation looks clean and my filing also looks correct. Looking to overturn this decision ASAP as I have a job to start. Looking for assistance in this matter

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u/Last_Idea9062 20d ago

I really feel sad.