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I applied for my STEM OPT extension on January 22, 2026, and completed my biometrics on February 14, 2026. Since then, I haven’t received any updates at all. My USCIS account still just says that my case is being actively processed by USCIS.
Is anyone else in the same situation? If you applied around the same time, have you received your approval yet, or are you still waiting?
I’m getting really stressed and would appreciate hearing about other people’s timelines or experiences. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I filed my I-131 (Advance Parole) together with my I-485, I-765, and I-360. Recently, USCIS sent only the I-131 back saying there was a payment issue, but they kept the other forms.

I’ve now resent the I-131 and I’m waiting, but I’m a bit confused and worried.

Has anyone had something similar happen recently (2026)?

•	USCIS returning only I-131 but accepting the rest?

•	If yes, what did you do when you resent it?

•	Did it get accepted the second time?

•	How long did it take to receive the receipt after resubmitting?

Just trying to understand if this is common right now or if I might be missing something.

Would really appreciate hearing your experience 🙏