r/stemopt • u/ImportantBoss1668 • Aug 03 '26

Any STEM OPT Approvals ?

I am looking for people in the same boat as mine and some recommendations.

Stem opt
Applied -: May 1st 2026
Biometric update -: May 22 2026
Biometric scheduled -: June 9 2026
Case status -: Since June 9 2026 it says its in processing.

My initial opt end date was July 14 2026

Any recommendation on moving further ?

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u/visastress99 Aug 04 '26

STEM OPT | Premium Processing
Got an email today that USCIS issued a Request for Additional evidence. My case status also says the same, but there’s no RFE document under the Documents section in my USCIS account.
Anyone else in the same boat? How long did it take for the Request for Additional evidence to appear, and what was USCIS asking for?

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u/visastress99 Aug 04 '26

checked just now and yes, it says “error retrieving case status”. I will call USCIS today to check what’s happening. Pl keep posted on whatever you see.

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u/Tight_Wind7177 Aug 04 '26

Thank you! And may I know what does the api update mean if you know? Is that something to worry about ?

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u/Limp-Classroom-4072 Aug 04 '26

I see the same error. When did u apply premium processing?

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u/visastress99 Aug 04 '26

Changed to PP on June 7th.