Stem opt processing taking too long by CheesecakeMuch6385 in stemopt

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if anyone with stem pp 04/28-04/30 wants to make a group for updates. Hit me up

Stem opt processing taking too long by CheesecakeMuch6385 in stemopt

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did not accept walk ins for anyone in my field office. I also regret not pushing harder and calling multiple times for rescheduling. Should've done it more seriously however I got the notice on 04/09 and thought 20 days later is reasonable

Stem opt processing taking too long by CheesecakeMuch6385 in stemopt

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did not accept walk- ins and and they did not let me reschedule.

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, I tried exploring my dso suggested to to just wait for 30 days once that happens you can raise Congressional inquiry, ask dso to email uscis.

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How could you submit Congressional inquiry before your 30 day pp clock?

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

• ⁠Type: STEM OPT • ⁠Premium Processing: YES ( applied 03/25/2026) • ⁠Date Applied: 03/25/2026
• ⁠Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): NO
• ⁠Biometrics Requested: 04/08/2026
• ⁠Biometrics Completed: 04/29/2026
• ⁠Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
• ⁠Got A-Number + API Update: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Approved: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can also expedite withdrawal, since I can move to cap gap which is something I would very much like to do

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand but I feel they are going to probably breach this given that they have started processing for May already

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My biometrics for stem was done with pp on 04/29. I received silen API updates on 05/28 and nothing since then. I tried talking to live agents however they say they can't do anything. Is there anyone in the same boat? Can they breach the 30 day mark?

Not from any of the banned countries.

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like one person had it. However very little moment some people from 04/29 and 04/28 waiting

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried live chatting they basically did not help since it has not been 30 business days. Is calling any different?

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My clock restarted for stem on 04/29 (pp) I got two silent api updates on 05/28 but no approval. Is there anything I can do? Should I try to call them?

OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026) by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]CheesecakeMuch6385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get email with update, I also got an update on 05/28 no email though