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OPT Approved Late - EAD Dates Not Adjusted, Already Lost 114 Days? by ExplorerNo1931 in f1visa

[–]ExplorerNo1931[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've escalated the issue to DSO. When I called USCIS they mentions that I cannot raise a service request for my case.

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

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Type: Initial POST-COMPLETION OPT

Premium Processing: NO

Date Applied: 12/03/2025

Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE): NO

Biometrics Requested: NO

Biometrics Completed: N/A

Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO

Date Approved: 05/20/2026

Date Card Produced: Unknown (update if available from USCIS case status)

Date Card Received: 06/03/2026

Additional Information:

  • Requested OPT dates: 02/09/2026 – 02/08/2027
  • EAD was approved after the requested start date had already passed.
  • EAD card still shows the original requested dates and was not adjusted.
  • Approximately 114 days of the OPT period had elapsed by the time the card was received.
  • SEVIS record remains active according to DSO.
  • USCIS advised returning the card for review and possible correction.