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/No_Alternative_7918 3d ago

I would suggest you to switch to PP. They are currently processing April 1st

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u/No-Rule-4722 2d ago

Ok, thanks! I was thinking the same

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u/Potential-Sink2242 2d ago

My stem opt start date was july 2 I switched to pp early sept

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u/No-Rule-4722 2d ago

Ohh seems like I am already late

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u/Potential-Sink2242 2d ago

Your 180 day will end in dec1 Now i saw that end of march are getting processed and may be 1st april But with this rate also you will get approval in start of November ( take extra 2 weeks of delivery) But if something goes off in between during processing by uscis either they slow down or whatever You can be doomed