Work VisaJun 13, 2018

OPT: SEVP Portal says Inactive STEM

I recently learnt that my H1B got picked, as in the receipt. But I had applied for my OPT STEM Extension, my SEVP portal says INACTIVE STEM. Any idea why?

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Blue Cross Blue Shield OnL Jun 13, 2018

It’s still in processing. Once approved, it’ll change to active status. No need to worry!

F5 Networks nlMD61 OP Jun 13, 2018

Thank you :)

Salesforce gpk93 Jun 13, 2018

Can you tell how recent it was? I haven't received any update and gave up my hopes

F5 Networks nlMD61 OP Jun 13, 2018

It was in Future STEM until last week. I applied about 70 days back.

Amazon lDDH24 Jun 14, 2018

It should keep saying future stem and turn into active stem on day after OPT ends. You should call your DSO to ask why it has turned into inactive status.

F5 Networks nlMD61 OP Jun 14, 2018

Okay, I will talk my DSO ASAP. Thanks.

F5 Networks nlMD61 OP Jun 23, 2018

Update: Seems like an issue with SEVP portal. Everything looks right on USCIS portal per DSO comments. And, OPT STEM extension still being processed.

Microsoft hfi739 Nov 24, 2019

@op after your change of status kicked in , the portal did say inactive stem opt right ?