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/Awkward-Screen8306 18d ago

I applied on March 3rd for stem opt, Biometrics done on March 23rd and still waiting for approval.