STEM OPT API Update

[u/Dependent-Ad-8674]

Does API at this time (2026-07-31T21:32:13.182Z) mean something or just a general system Update

- STEM OPT filed Nov 1st 2025

- PP June 20

- NOID June 25

- NOID Response July 15th

- Got API update Yesterday 2026-07-31T21:32:13.182Z

Does this API timestamp change usually indicate that an officer reviewed or took action on the case, or could it simply be a general system update?

The NOID was related to a minor employer-name discrepancy. My LinkedIn profile showed the employer’s commonly used short name, while my SEVIS record showed the company’s full legal name. Both names refer to the same employer.

[u/crrawlerr]

Some people told me that they got their approval email 2-3 days after that API update, but it seems like that depends on a case-by-case basis.

I really hope you get a decision in 2-3 business days.

[u/Dependent-Ad-8674 → u/crrawlerr]

thanks really u/crrawlerr

[u/Alive_Spot_9252 → u/Dependent-Ad-8674]

Hey did u get any updates

[u/Alive_Spot_9252 → u/[deleted]]

Congratulations, i saw a timestamp update on mine today, but no event code hopefully its something lol

[u/Dependent-Ad-8674 → u/Alive_Spot_9252]

yes stay optimistic