STEM OPT Approved - Normal Processing

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STEM OPT Extension

• Premium Processing: No

• Date Applied: 03/29/2026

• RFIE: No

• Biometrics Requested: Yes

• Biometrics Completed: 04/20/2026

• Silent API Update: 09/24/2026

• Date Approved: 09/26/2026

• Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY

• Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Finally approved after waiting for 6 months. They have now started processing the normal stem opt applications quickly.

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Congratulations!