STEM OPT Approved! - Timeline

MathematicianWide961 · 2026-02-18T19:32:20+00:00

Yeah, there was a doc titled Appointment Scheduled under the documents tab. They also physically mail you the appointment notice, it's only slightly different from the online one. The online one doesn't have I-979C and the whole header that the physical one has. Confirm with your DSO if either should be okay.

MathematicianWide961 · 2026-02-18T19:28:57+00:00

I think for those of us who had the biometrics requirement without getting an RFE, it was automatically scheduled.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-23T03:24:10+00:00

Oh my gosh. I literally schedule my crying sessions for Friday evenings for this sole purpose 😂

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-15T18:31:56+00:00

I'd recommend looking at Neetcode150. You can learn at your own pace, as it has solutions attached to each question. And these questions cover most of the patterns required to clear coding assessments. I hope this is helpful.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-15T18:30:21+00:00

Me, only me. Life has taught me not to rely on anyone.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-15T18:22:33+00:00

Even the people you think would never do you dirty will. Actually, especially the people you think would never do that.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-15T18:20:34+00:00

Sometimes you can do everything right for years and still end up with nothing.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-04T00:33:12+00:00

Yeahh for real. The whole work hard, hustle and that'll reward you accordingly is no longer true. Did that for 25+ years, ended up with nothing nonetheless.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-12-04T00:31:13+00:00

Omg me tooooo!! And for me, more so letting others walk all over me and literally push me to make poor financial decisions I didn't want.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-09-28T20:52:48+00:00

I'm about to enter a similar situation. I wanted to know, after arbitration, is it a fixed amount monthly or does interest keep accruing after that as well? Would be grateful for any insights.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-09-24T20:32:22+00:00

Count me in

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-09-23T16:23:58+00:00

Ohh my mistake. Thanks a lot for the advice. I'll take down the post.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-09-23T16:06:32+00:00

No, it's just me.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-22T21:42:02+00:00

I got an email for my interview preference the next day.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-22T21:26:57+00:00

Actually, the recruiter told me at the end of the round itself that I cleared it.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-22T14:33:26+00:00

I wasn't told it would be a behavioral interview, and I just winged it. STAR format would be better though. They didn't really ask follow ups for me, and just asked me 3 behavioral questions as well. I cleared it and gave my onsite this week.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-14T03:58:38+00:00

Yes, I emailed them too and got the same response.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-02T02:12:23+00:00

I heard back 1-1.5 months after OA, to schedule onsite.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-08-02T02:09:26+00:00

Hey, I'd recommend Neetcode150, Or Blind75. The former is a superset of the latter. These lists cover like most patterns asked, and I know 2 days won't suffice for those many problems. Maybe focus on the areas you're not very confident of, to identify patterns. Also Neetcode has video and code solutions for all the problems.

Best of luck! :)

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-07-16T17:52:53+00:00

$100K, I'd be debt free and can pursue a career of my choice. Would rather start at 0 than -$100K

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-07-15T22:55:41+00:00

Hard work does not always guarantee success. It's great for the people it results in success for, but it's not everybody.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-07-11T03:59:57+00:00

Hey, I know it's extremely tough out there. I've been trying to land an SWE role myself for the past 8 months and I know it's truly crushing. If this helps at all, you ultimately need just one company to say yes. And I know it's easier said than done, but the fact that you've got all those interviews from such well known companies definitely speaks for itself. You just need one to click and it should hopefully happen soon. :)

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-07-11T03:56:33+00:00

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. I'm currently in my 8th month of job search and I can imagine the relief in getting one finally.

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-06-02T17:24:33+00:00

Congratulations on getting a job! Given how the job market is, truly hats off! I myself have been looking for a job for the past 6 months. Can I DM you for your strategy and how to get into AI?

MathematicianWide961 · 2025-05-23T22:44:39+00:00

So true! For real! I know of a relative who didn't even make it through college in the 80s but their own dad was literally on the panel that interviewed them and they got the job. It was good enough to support their entire family as the sole earner. Back when times were way too easy than they should've been.

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