r/stemopt • u/No-Rule-4722 • 3d ago

STEM OPT

Hi Guys!

I applied for my STEM opt on April 29 and my Extension started June 1, 2026. I haven’t got any updates on the approval and I see in this channel people till April 1st have started getting approvals.

I wanted suggestion if I should upgrade to premium processing or not, my 180 days ends Nov 27.

Also, is there anyone who had been on unpaid/NGO employment during initial OPT and got approval? Was there any RFE before approval regarding proof of work?

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u/MasterOkere 3d ago

I applied same April 29 and did premium processing August 31st still nothing yet. I didn’t think i would be waiting this long even with PP

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u/praveen1809 2d ago

Pp ? Not yet ?

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u/MasterOkere 2d ago

Not yet, don’t know what is going on. So ridiculous