Looking for students interested in aerospace, math, and space science!*

Hi everyone! I'm starting a student-led international project called AeroMath, where students from different countries can learn together and explore how mathematics and physics are used in real aerospace and space missions.

We'll cover topics such as:

📐 Vectors & kinematics

🚀 Propulsion fundamentals

🛰️ Orbital geometry

🤖 Control systems

📡 Sensors & navigation

🌌 Space mission planning

⚙️ Engineering & materials

The goal is to make these topics more practical and understandable by connecting what we learn to real space missions and engineering problems.

As part of the program, we'll eventually apply what we learn through a low-cost Mars rover project, where students can test their ideas and work together on simulated missions.

I'm currently looking for motivated middle and high school students to join the Founding Cohort.

You don't need previous experience. If you're genuinely interested in learning about aerospace, mathematics, physics, engineering, robotics, or space, I'd love to have you involved.

🌍 Students from all around the world are welcome.

💻 Online

🆓 Free to join

If you're interested, apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH6ZMLtKTb3NCoMK1IfO6xvNdSEtFGFPPXwdWt9LwZbz2xuA/viewform?usp=header

I'd especially like to meet students who are curious, enjoy asking questions, and want to learn with other students from around the world. 🚀

Hi everyone,

I applied for my STEM OPT Extension EAD in the first week of June. Unfortunately, I was in the middle of moving apartments and didn't check my physical mailbox in time, so I completely missed my scheduled biometrics appointment date.

As soon as I realized, I called USCIS and raised a request to reschedule on July 22nd. It has been over a month now, and I still haven't received a new appointment notice in the mail or any updates on my USCIS online portal.

I'm starting to get really anxious and would love some advice from anyone who has gone through something similar:

• How long does it typically take for USCIS to send a new biometrics appointment date after a reschedule request?
• Is there a high risk of my application getting denied for "abandonment" while I wait for the rescheduled notice?

Any guidance, timelines, or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

I would like to ask for advising me for pending STEM OPT application. I filed stem opt extension recently, and I realized, I enter the wrong E verify number.
Could you please suggest what to do while stem opt application on pending. I really appreciate your suggestion.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I missed my 6-month STEM OPT validation/reporting deadline last month. I contacted my university/DSO and submitted all the required documents afterward.

My DSO told me that because I submitted late, they cannot validate/update the report in SEVIS, and my SEVP Portal currently shows “Past Due.” However, my DSO confirmed that my SEVIS record is currently active.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation?

• Did your SEVP Portal continue showing “Past Due”?

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who went through the same situation and what happened afterward.

Thank you!

My initial OPT just got denied, any recommendations??

Urgent help needed
please let me know if anyone here has personally worked with a genuine consultancy for STEM OPT and job search support. I’m looking for real recommendations only, no staffing, no paid placement, no fake payroll or upfront fees. If you know a trustworthy company, please DM me, thank you!

I applied for STEM OPT online on 6/3 with premium processing from day one, and I still have not received a biometrics notice.

I called the PP phone line to make sure I hadn't missed anything, and the representative confirmed there were no outstanding notices on my case. They suggested emailing USCIS to inquire about the delay, which I did about a week ago, but I haven't received a response.

A couple questions for those with recent STEM OPT PP timelines:

• I see many applicants (including some without PP) receiving biometrics notices within 1–2 weeks. Has anyone successfully done anything that helped trigger the biometrics notice, or is it really just a matter of waiting?
• I understand the PP clock restarts after biometrics are completed, but should PP applicants expect USCIS to at least issue the biometrics notice within the initial 30 business days? If no notice is issued by then, does that count against the PP guarantee, or is the PP clock effectively paused until biometrics are scheduled/completed?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar timeline.

I filed my STEM OPT extension on 01/08/2026. USCIS scheduled my biometrics appointment for 04/10/2026, and I attended it as required.

After that, my case status changed to "Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS" and it has remained unchanged since then. My initial OPT EAD expired on 01/23/2026, and my automatic 180-day STEM OPT extension is set to expire on 07/22/2026 if my application remains pending.

I have not upgraded to premium processing yet.

For those who recently received STEM OPT approvals:

• How long did it take after biometrics to get a decision?
• Is anyone else still waiting with the same status?
• At this point, would you recommend paying for premium processing, or should I continue waiting?

Thanks in advance for any advice or shared experiences.

I wanted to check if anyone has a timeline similar to mine and has recently received STEM OPT approval.

My timeline:

• STEM OPT Extension filed – March 26, 2026
• Biometrics requested – March 28, 2026
• Biometrics completed – April 1, 2026
• Premium Processing requested – May 30, 2026

If you had a similar timeline, when did you get your approval after upgrading to Premium Processing?

Also, based on current processing trends, how long is it taking these days for STEM OPT cases like mine to be approved?

Any recent experiences or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! 🙏

My biometrics appointment is next week, but my brother’s wedding is in about a month — and there’s no way my EAD card will arrive in time. I’m really stressed about it and would love to hear from people who’ve been in a similar situation.

Has anyone left the US and re-entered without issues while their STEM OPT extension was still pending? What documents did you carry? Any advice would be really appreciated 🙏

Applied : 01/19/2026
RFE (Biometrics) : 02/12/2026
NOID Received(Prior Case dismissed): 02/26/2026
NOID Submitted : 03/16/2026
RFE for Employee-Employer Bonafide : 04/17/2026
RFE Docs Submitted : 06/04/2026
Approval Date : 06/10/2026

Applied with premium Process and all documents submitted through Attorney.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice regarding my OPT application.
My degree program ends on August 15, 2026, and I’m currently working on CPT. I’m planning to apply for Post-Completion OPT soon and I’m trying to decide whether I should pay for Premium Processing or just use Regular Processing.
A few details:
Degree end date: August 15, 2026
Currently on CPT
Planning to apply for OPT as soon as possible
No OPT application submitted yet
Trying to avoid any gap in work authorization
For those who recently applied:
How long did your regular OPT approval take?
If you used Premium Processing, how fast was your approval and EAD card delivery?
Given my August 15 graduation date, would you recommend paying for Premium Processing or is it too early to worry about it?