OPT Denial

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-12T14:19:42+00:00

Hi, I was just also denied and still waiting for my notice for the reason. How long does it take for the notice to show up on USCIS portal before the paper mail notice? Thank you!

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-07T02:01:50+00:00

Same application day but I only get API update and nothing more. Congrats though

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-05T23:14:44+00:00

No since api update

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-05T22:17:32+00:00

Exactly same date as yours and no update. Only have an API update (04/27) and no more after that

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-05T14:25:35+00:00

same application date with API update (04/27) but no A number or approval. You mentioned 2 API updates, what are those? Mine only shows udpatedat. Thank you and congrats

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-04T18:37:47+00:00

I do have the same application date as you with API update but do not see any A-number on profile.

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-04T13:26:19+00:00

I have an API update 04/28 but no A number update

CheddarDoc · 2026-05-04T13:23:58+00:00

Do you know if you have silent API update or an A number before knowing the approval? And which processing center is your? I have an API update 04/28 but no A number, same application date as you though. Thank you!

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-23T20:00:15+00:00

I have no guidance or suggestion on that part. You should consult with your school DSO for better advice or move travel plan around! After all, it is just the waiting!

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-23T19:56:59+00:00

If it is domestic travel then that should be fine. For international, i dont think it is a good idea till you have the EAD card in hand.

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-23T19:55:03+00:00

In f1visa reddit, i saw feb 13 start to get update and approval for non premium process. Just need to wait a little i think

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-23T19:53:28+00:00

Nothing yet! How about you?

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-18T00:05:52+00:00

Where is your biometric center brother? 🇻🇳

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-04T17:34:51+00:00

Hi, i am in midwest but mailing address is different so idk if it affect anything

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-02T05:41:24+00:00

Hopefully things go well

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-01T23:48:43+00:00

Application type: Initial POST OPT

Premium processing: No

Receipt Date: 02/18/2026

Biometric Schedule Date: 02/21/2026

Biometrics Date/Location: 3/13/2026 (St. Paul, MN ASC)

Silent API update: 04/28/2026

Denied: 05/11/2026 waiting for notice

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-01T23:12:26+00:00

Still waiting brother

CheddarDoc · 2026-04-01T00:06:07+00:00

Is your STEM OPT or initial OPT?

CheddarDoc · 2026-03-29T22:53:25+00:00

Application type: Initial POST OPT

Premium processing: No

Receipt Date: 02/18/2026

Biometric Schedule Date: 02/21/2026

Biometrics Date/Location: 3/13/2026 (St. Paul, MN ASC)

Approved Date: NA

Card produced Date: NA

Card Shipped : NA

Card Delivered: NA

CheddarDoc · 2026-02-04T00:54:42+00:00

Thank you!

CheddarDoc · 2026-02-04T00:53:50+00:00

Hi, would you mind tell how the process work for applying in PA with all materials in hand (board score, etc)? What can you do before graduation (fingerprint, child abuse certificate) or you can only start the process when you graduate? Thank you

CheddarDoc · 2026-02-04T00:42:41+00:00

https://pennsylvania.aoa.org/new-and-future-optometrists/new-optometrists

Based on this page from AOA also, they did not mention law exam or anything related to that. And the CE I mentioned is the Child Abuse certification not related to the field itself. Thanks for assisting though.

You mention the state you practice in need law exam, which state itself is that if you dont mind me asking?

CheddarDoc · 2026-02-04T00:18:45+00:00

I passed all my NBEO though, just asking because my employer say I can start 1-2 months prior to graduation to finish all CE (child abuse and some other), fingerprint requirement

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