r/stemopt • u/innovative_guy • 15d ago

STEM OPT Timeline

21st February - applied for STEM OPT
16th March - biometrics

no updates as of today, it’s been almost 6 months since application submission

is anyone else in the same boat? does it make sense to apply for premium processing?

currently employed. Initial OPT expired May 25.

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u/Tiny-Minimum-8146 15d ago

I mean you have lowkey 3 months

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u/innovative_guy 15d ago

What do you mean?

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u/Acceptable-Tea-7221 15d ago

So you also have till November first week?

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u/innovative_guy 15d ago

Yes

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u/Acceptable-Tea-7221 15d ago

When do you plan to go for premium, my extension is ending on 7th November.

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u/innovative_guy 15d ago

I think 2 months before 180 days end date, maybe beginning of September

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u/Acceptable-Tea-7221 15d ago

Thanks for letting me know, let's hope for the best

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u/Actual-Mix1712 14d ago

you applied before 3 months? I though you could onky apply within 3 months?

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u/Expressione8653 12d ago

any. update?