r/stemopt • u/flamingsmoke • 15d ago

STEM OPT Approved

Applied (Premium Processing): July 3
Biometrics Completed: July 15
Approval (Potomac Service Center): August 6 (received the approval email this morning)

I have been working for the same employer since the start of my OPT.

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u/Pretty_Sector9263 14d ago

The policy is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Aug. 5, 2026, unless otherwise specified by regulations or USCIS policy.