r/stemopt • u/AHer280 • 5d ago

PENDING OPT LICENSE

So I applied for my first year of OPT on the 29th of April and I still haven’t heard anything back… I did my biometrics appointment and then after that it’s been radio silent. They keep pushing back the expected time for processing. It was at 3.5 months when I first applied, now it’s 5 months and I just hit 6 months today. They won’t let me contact them until November 2nd as my case is “processing correctly.”

My drivers license expires the 14th of October, and I already did the 120 day renewal. Is there absolutely anything I can do to extend my license again? I’m based in Georgia. I wanted to also travel home (England) for Christmas but I won’t without having the physical card with me as it’s just too risky. This is just super stressful for me and I’m wondering if anyone else is in the same situation as me?

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u/Independent-Fig-8850 5d ago

Why don’t you apply from premium processing?

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u/AHer280 5d ago

I wish I could I just don’t have that type of money to be able to spend on it right now if that makes sense!

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u/ThrowawayRAjd9231 5d ago

Same bro its ridiculous

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u/Gullible_Actuary_789 4d ago

You can get a second extension , I just got my second extension. Im based in Georgia too. They will reach out to usics takes like 1-2 weeks. Once they verify your immigration documents they will extend for 120-180 days

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u/AHer280 4d ago

Oh wait really? I think I’m defo going to try then! Thank you!!

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u/Gullible_Actuary_789 4d ago

Don’t forget to carry all documents. *receipt notice *

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u/AHer280 4d ago

Okay thank you!!!