Stem opt extension denied while RFE is still pending

[shireesh]

Hello,

I'm currently working on OPT and in April-2016 I have filed for my 17-month STEM extension. In accordance with the new 24 month STEM OPT extension rules, which came into effect since MAy-2016 after I filed my petition, I received a RFE from USCIS asking me to submit I983 with a deadline to submit the needed documents by 14-October-2016. While I'm still working on it; waiting for the new I20 from my school, I received a notification from school's PDSO that the new I20 cannot be generated since my SEVIS record shows the status as "complete" as the USCIS denied my STEM OPT extension. Upon contacting my school DSO in this regard, the officer requested me to contact USCIS customer center on this and told me that this is an "error" on the USCIS' end and should be corrected by them. I contacted USCIS, they're asking me for my denial letter but I haven't received neither did my school.

While I'm still working with USCIS on this, I'm currently overwhelmed by this response from USCIS, I'm clueless as to what would be an appropriate and effective course of action would be as my deadline to respond to my RFE is ending soon on 14-October-2016.

Also, should I contact my employer's attorney on this? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

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[lisaanderson]

Hello,

I'm currently working on OPT and in April-2016 I have filed for my 17-month STEM extension. In accordance with the new 24 month STEM OPT extension rules, which came into effect since MAy-2016 after I filed my petition, I received a RFE from USCIS asking me to submit I983 with a deadline to submit the needed documents by 14-October-2016. While I'm still working on it; waiting for the new I20 from my school, I received a notification from school's PDSO that the new I20 cannot be generated since my SEVIS record shows the status as "complete" as the USCIS denied my STEM OPT extension. Upon contacting my school DSO in this regard, the officer requested me to contact USCIS customer center on this and told me that this is an "error" on the USCIS' end and should be corrected by them. I contacted USCIS, they're asking me for my denial letter but I haven't received neither did my school.

While I'm still working with USCIS on this, I'm currently overwhelmed by this response from USCIS, I'm clueless as to what would be an appropriate and effective course of action would be as my deadline to respond to my RFE is ending soon on 14-October-2016.

Also, should I contact my employer's attorney on this? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

There’s no need to contact your employer’s attorney. Contact your own attorney. Keep calling USCIS until you get someone who understands what the issue and will help you. If you keep getting the runaround from them, make an InfoPass appointment at a USCIS Field Office or contact the USCIS Ombudsman.

[homosapien2291]

Ask your DSO to contact SEVP to request a data fix

https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2016/06/maintaining-accurate-sevis-records-when-to-request-a-correction-or-data-fix

[ProblemSolver]

Ask your DSO to contact SEVP to request a data fix
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/201...on-or-data-fix

Yes, request a Data fix and raise a ticket to USCIS from the below link. Your question will be addressed within a timely manner.

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do

[shireesh]

well i called USCIS and explained them everything. So they raised a request . I am just printing the exact thing that shows on my case history below. Just have a look at.

On September 14, 2016, your request to have us review our denial decision based on administrative error, referral number WKD2581604149YSC, was assigned to an officer for response.

On September 16, 2016, we sent a response to your request to have us review our denial decision based on administrative error, referral number WKD2581604149YSC.

On September 16, 2016, your request to have us review our denial decision based on administrative error, referral number WKD2581604149YSC, was completed.

and also they said they reopened my case and they are sending a notice which i should send to my school DSO.

[ProblemSolver]

Good that there is some progress