An F-1 student has been left stranded by the US immigration system, facing delays despite opting for the fast-track process. Their career plans are now at risk as the wait for OPT approval continues with no clarity in sight.
Five Months of Waiting
The student applied for Post-Completion OPT (Optional Practical Training) on April 4. Nearly five months later, approval has still not arrived. Their job offer now hangs in the balance, causing severe stress and uncertainty.
Premium Processing Fails
In a bid to move things faster, the student switched to premium processing on August 11. The service is meant to guarantee quicker action, but in this case, it has failed to make any difference, leaving them frustrated.
No Help from USCIS
The visa holder says calling USCIS is another ordeal. The system blocks direct contact with a real officer. The automated assistant Emma keeps repeating the same message: keep waiting, everything is fine.
Growing Frustration for Students
The student feels helpless, having followed all rules, applied on time, and even paid extra. Yet there is no update or timeline for when approval will be issued. Many others face the same problem, making it a widespread concern.
Careers at Stake
Employers will not wait indefinitely. Job offers can vanish, as no company has months to spare. With little effort from USCIS to fix these delays, thousands of international students continue to struggle in silence.
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