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My STEM OPT Extension got denied from USCIS stating that I didn't provide 24 month I-20 form as per New Rule instead provided 17-month I-20 .
Timeline of series of Events:
-->May 3rd University Printed 17 month I-20 for STEM OPT extension application.
-->May 7th I have signed the I-20 and sent out all the application materials to university
-->May 10th New Regulation Came into effect with 24 months extension (But My DSO couldn't able to print 24 month Form I-20 till May 13th)
-->May 17th University sent Application package to USCIS(Potomac Center,VA) on my behalf(Since My univ handles these procedures for any International Student)
-->May 20th USCIS received my Application for STEM OPT Extension.
-->May 25th I have asked my DSO to print 24 month I-20 form ..I was ready to submit my I-983 as per the new regulation but DSO asked me to wait till RFE from USCIS
-->July 8th OPT Term 1 has been completed...I was anxiously waiting for RFE from USCIS but the following happened :
-->Aug 12th USCIS Printed Denial Letter and mailed it to my University.
-->Aug 17th My university received Denial letter and informed me about the situation.The only option provided by USCIS is to file Motion To Reopen (Form I-290B Cost for filing this form 630$) within 33 days if the letter has been sent through a Mail.
Without asking for RFE with updated 24 months Form I-20 USCIS has denied my application.
I have submitted my I-983 form on Aug 19th but DSO cannot print my 24 month I-20 form since SEVIS is "Completed"(Which indicates my purpose of Stay to complete Masters Program and Attain Practical Training has been completed) although i am eligible for 24 month OPT extension also a grace period of 60 days to keep SEVIS in active mode after my OPT term 1 end date.
My DSO trying hard to reach out to Potomac Center,VA through a email Id which isn't made public on its website and Potomac center is the only USCIS center currently processing OPT Applications. DSO has received an Automated email stating it will take atleast 5 Business Days for the Reply from USCIS then after completion of 5 Business Days another automated Email stating it has been forwarded to concerned authority and wait for 72 hours for the reply.
All the persons whom i came to know after Denial of OPT extension with similar cases , irrespective of their application date everyone got denial letter printed on same DATE which is August 12th from USCIS.
The Funny and craziest thing is USCIS has given a RFE Decision on similar application which was submitted along with my application on similar date with 17 month Form I-20 for which USCIS has received it on similar date to my case.
I don't understand whom to blamed ..Myself for not waiting for few more days to print updated I-20 or DSO who didn't wish to print 24 month I-20 till they receive RFE from USCIS on May 25th or USCIS which denied I-765 application without asking for RFE with Updated 24 month I-20.
Timeline of series of Events:
-->May 3rd University Printed 17 month I-20 for STEM OPT extension application.
-->May 7th I have signed the I-20 and sent out all the application materials to university
-->May 10th New Regulation Came into effect with 24 months extension (But My DSO couldn't able to print 24 month Form I-20 till May 13th)
-->May 17th University sent Application package to USCIS(Potomac Center,VA) on my behalf(Since My univ handles these procedures for any International Student)
-->May 20th USCIS received my Application for STEM OPT Extension.
-->May 25th I have asked my DSO to print 24 month I-20 form ..I was ready to submit my I-983 as per the new regulation but DSO asked me to wait till RFE from USCIS
-->July 8th OPT Term 1 has been completed...I was anxiously waiting for RFE from USCIS but the following happened :
-->Aug 12th USCIS Printed Denial Letter and mailed it to my University.
-->Aug 17th My university received Denial letter and informed me about the situation.The only option provided by USCIS is to file Motion To Reopen (Form I-290B Cost for filing this form 630$) within 33 days if the letter has been sent through a Mail.
Without asking for RFE with updated 24 months Form I-20 USCIS has denied my application.
I have submitted my I-983 form on Aug 19th but DSO cannot print my 24 month I-20 form since SEVIS is "Completed"(Which indicates my purpose of Stay to complete Masters Program and Attain Practical Training has been completed) although i am eligible for 24 month OPT extension also a grace period of 60 days to keep SEVIS in active mode after my OPT term 1 end date.
My DSO trying hard to reach out to Potomac Center,VA through a email Id which isn't made public on its website and Potomac center is the only USCIS center currently processing OPT Applications. DSO has received an Automated email stating it will take atleast 5 Business Days for the Reply from USCIS then after completion of 5 Business Days another automated Email stating it has been forwarded to concerned authority and wait for 72 hours for the reply.
All the persons whom i came to know after Denial of OPT extension with similar cases , irrespective of their application date everyone got denial letter printed on same DATE which is August 12th from USCIS.
The Funny and craziest thing is USCIS has given a RFE Decision on similar application which was submitted along with my application on similar date with 17 month Form I-20 for which USCIS has received it on similar date to my case.
I don't understand whom to blamed ..Myself for not waiting for few more days to print updated I-20 or DSO who didn't wish to print 24 month I-20 till they receive RFE from USCIS on May 25th or USCIS which denied I-765 application without asking for RFE with Updated 24 month I-20.
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