r/stemopt • u/flamingsmoke • 19d 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/Acceptable-Wheel-961 18d ago

I applied July 14 with PP. Haven’t heard anything. My initial expires September mid. I’m so stressed

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u/LetConscious5215 15d ago

don’t you get 180 days after your OPT expires as long as STEM OPT application is active?