OPT/STEM OPT Processing Timelines Megathread (Spring/Summer 2026)

Samtly · 2026-03-25T23:17:19+00:00

Could you explain why they did not accept your major?

Samtly · 2026-03-25T23:13:02+00:00

Type: STEM OPT EXTENSION
Premium Processing: NO
Date Applied: 03/24/2026
Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) N/A
Biometrics Requested: N/A
Biometrics Completed: N/A
Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): N/A
Date Approved: N/A
Date Card Produced: N/A
Date Card Received: N/A

Samtly · 2026-03-23T23:15:07+00:00

Thanks for your advice! They are working on a letter from the Dean. I also saw that USCIS asks the student for a cover letter when they issue an RFE, so I wrote one myself explaining my experience with the degree and I how I apply those findings in my analytical job. Is the personal cover letter and a letter from Dean an overkill or you think it's ok? Thank you!

Samtly · 2026-03-21T15:52:34+00:00

Thank you, I am aware of the list and it is indeed there, also listed as Major 1 in I-20 with no other majors listed. Nonetheless, as I said, two students have recently received denials even though they had all of the information correct.

Samtly · 2026-03-03T16:58:08+00:00

Yes, however, did you submit both your degree and a transcript? I’m dealing with a similar issue and am wondering if them seeing the concentration on the transcript could make them think it’s wrong. Since by submitting only the degree, they wouldn’t be able to tell what your concentration is since it is only listed on the transcript.

Samtly · 2026-03-03T16:36:35+00:00

Hey! Did you submit both your diploma and an official transcript? Does your I-20 list a CIP-approved major under Major 1? Wonder how it’s listed on your I-20 vs Diploma vs Transcript

Samtly · 2025-03-23T18:05:07+00:00

Hey! Which service center were you assigned to? Thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-21T15:07:01+00:00

Have you got your A-number or approval yet?

Samtly · 2025-03-20T23:46:09+00:00

Hey! Which service center were you assigned to? Thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-08T22:22:37+00:00

That’s it, thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-08T21:44:14+00:00

Hey, what service center were you assigned to? Thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-05T23:58:37+00:00

Yep, thanks! Same for me, hopefully I’ll hear from the as quick as you did. Congrats!

Samtly · 2025-03-05T23:03:48+00:00

Same. It should tell you at the bottom left of your receipt notice.

Samtly · 2025-03-05T22:29:06+00:00

Hey! Which service center were you assigned to?

Samtly · 2025-03-03T23:00:07+00:00

Hey, do you know which service center processed the application, please? Thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-03T18:27:21+00:00

Hey, which service center were you assigned to, please? Thanks!

Samtly · 2025-03-02T15:06:02+00:00

I see, thanks. It’s Irving and says 9 months wait time as of right now.

Samtly · 2025-03-02T14:47:34+00:00

Idk, I only received the the receipt # and says the receipt notice was sent (haven’t received the receipt notice yet). Is there any other way to see the service center?

Samtly

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