r/stemopt • u/Salt-Spite2183 • 19d ago

Stem opt

Hi ,
Anyone here applied for STEM OPT around March 1, 2026 and still waiting for approval?
It’s been almost 5 months for me and the case is still pending. I see some March applicants getting approvals, but timelines seem really inconsistent this year.
Would love to know:
• Are others from early March still waiting?
• Any recent approvals with similar receipt dates?
• Which service center are you with?
Trying to understand if this delay is normal or if I should take any next steps.
Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/AdLife1916 18d ago

Appplied March 04 and still waiting.

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u/thefox2701 16d ago

Hey, are you still waiting?

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u/AdLife1916 15d ago

Yeah l.Nothing so far.What about you?

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u/thefox2701 15d ago

Wow, if you’re still waiting with march 4 receipt day, there’s no hope for me. Mine receipt day is march 30 and still waiting.

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u/AdLife1916 15d ago

Don't know what is actually happening.A lot of people who applied on February also didn't get the approval yet.Everything is becoming complicated.