Need advise . I volunteer one NGOs unpaid in initial opt .they are not in contact right now and the only timesheet I’ve is in the excel sheet that too created by me only . What To do? Please advise
Need advice- I want to change my job my stem opt is pending it’s only been two weeks since I filed but got better opportunity . Should I change the job while it’s pending any do extra work or do premium processing and tell the employer about the situation…?
I work for 3 unpaid NGOs is there a possibility I could get the RFEs . if I do premium processing Is there a higher chances of getting RFES as they are fast in reviewing and if I do regular there is less chance ?
My now IT consultancy isn’t responding to my massage at all . I don’t know what to do … should I be changing to another one while the stem opt is pending or should I do premium processing with this consultant only and after the result get out and be out of this irresponsible company?
If I do premium processing now and my biometrics starts on July 16 . Does the clock restart again after biometrics?
I worked remotely but I write the address of the company in sevp portal. What Tod o can I make changes while the stem opt application is on pending?
recently filed for STEM OPT and my application is currently pending. I have only been working at my current job for about two weeks, but the pay is not good, and I may have another job opportunity that seems better. I am also planning to apply for premium processing.
I’m confused about what I should do in this situation. Is it okay to change jobs while STEM OPT is still pending, or is it better to wait until the STEM OPT EAD card is approved and received?
Also, how should I communicate this to the new employer? Should I tell them directly that my STEM OPT application is pending and I can start once my EAD card is approved/received? Or should I say something more general, like I am finishing a current project and can join after that?
I don’t want to create any issue with my STEM OPT application or employment reporting, so I would appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through a job change while STEM OPT was pending
I’m currently working remotely for a job under STEM OPT. For the SEVP Portal, do I need to mention that the job is remote in the “relation to field of study” section?
Also, the employer’s address is different from the address where I am actually working from. Should I report my home/remote work address as the worksite address, or keep the employer’s office address?
My STEM OPT application is currently pending, and I recently got a new paid job offer related to my degree. I’m confused if it’s okay to switch employers while STEM OPT is still pending.
Has anyone changed jobs during a pending STEM OPT application? Did you just submit a new I-983 to your DSO and update SEVIS, or did you also upload anything to USCIS?
Also, how should I explain this to the new employer without making it sound like a problem?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi everyone,
My USCIS case status says:
“On June 26, 2026, we scheduled you for a biometrics appointment and sent you an appointment notice for Receipt Number [receipt number].”
But when I log in to my USCIS online account and go to the Documents tab, I don’t see any biometrics appointment notice yet. There is nothing uploaded there.
Has this happened to anyone else? How long did it take for the biometrics appointment notice to show up online or arrive by mail?
Hello,
If I do premium processing on June 29th . How likely it’s to arrive in August 1st week? Please let me know
Hello ,
Need help and suggestion. I got a job that pays well than before . It’s only been two week since I filed from that job and that job also started like two week. My stem opt is pending in regular I’m planning to do premium will it cause any RFE or problem. Please suggest.
I just file the stem opt July 24th regular processing from IT consulate but I’m having the another job and want to accept it . I have to start within 3 weeks . I’m planning to do Premium should I do it already and also what is the chance of arrival and if it cause any RFEs with the change of the jobs ? My background in OPT I’ve done there unpaid volunteer as well and one job in contract position. Please suggest what should I do .
Need help so for the premium and base payment included is it 2250$?
Should I do Premium processing for STEM OPT if I change the job. Should I just do it. If I apply today June last week what the possibility of receiving it by first week of August?
I don’t have a job right now but want to get ready once the job will be here with EAD card. Is it smart to do Premium processing without job offer or should I do normal processing and after job offer do premium processing?
I am in a close to from filling the OpT to expire . I got GA position for grad school and as per the employment I only have consultancy to do the stem OPT I do want to work for 2 years but at the same time idk the job market will let me and if I’ll regret not doing the GA position.What should I do ??