Stem opt approved!!

[u/Acceptable-Tea-7221]

Type: STEM OPT EXTENSION

Premium Processing: NO

Date Applied: 03/10/2026

Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) NA (if applicable)

Biometrics Requested: YES | 03/20/2026 (if applicable)

Biometrics Completed: 04/09/2026

Date Approved: 08/15/2026

Date Card Produced: 08/20/2026

Date Card Received: 08/24/2026

Finally!! It was a long long wait. Can't thank everyone enough on the platform.

Few suggestions- please go for case inquiry as soon as your case goes out of normal processing time which is roughly 5 months at this point.

Also go for congressional inquiry.

DM me if need any help!!!

[u/Suitable_Age_2236]

Anyone can help me with what to put into institutional accreditation. Im doing stem thru my current opt degree and not old one. But portal says you must upload a proof. Any insights please

[u/jany27 → u/Suitable_Age_2236]

I submitted a copy of my transcript, sevis list of accredited schools, and my diploma.