An F-1 student on STEM OPT faced a sudden crisis when your work authorisation disappeared from the SEVP portal. This happened without warning and left you scrambling for answers. The situation created serious anxiety around your legal status.
No unemployment or paperwork issues
You had no unused unemployment days and no pending documents. Despite this, the authorisation was removed. This made the situation harder to explain and raised fears of a system error.
Timing made it worse
You noticed the removal just days before your first evaluation report due on December 30. The timing added pressure and confusion. This also followed an earlier administrative error in the same year.
Earlier termination raises questions
Your OPT was temporarily terminated earlier but later restored without problems. This new removal appears linked to that earlier issue. You are now dealing with the fallout of repeated system mistakes.
DSO explains who can see records
Experts, including a Designated School Officer, stepped in quickly. The DSO explained that only university officials can access your SEVIS record. You cannot see this information yourself.
Status confirmation is critical
Only your university can confirm whether your status shows as terminated or completed. This distinction matters because it explains why the authorisation vanished. Without this check, you remain in the dark.
No H-1B or AOS trigger
Portal changes often happen after an H-1B lottery entry or an Adjustment of Status filing. You confirmed you took part in neither. This ruled out the most common triggers.
Issue fixed through DSO action
The problem was resolved only after you contacted your DSO. You shared the USCIS approval notice for your STEM OPT. The DSO then updated the record and confirmed your active status.
A warning for other students
This incident highlights how often administrative errors affect foreign students. If you do not act fast, such mistakes can cause lasting damage. Quick coordination with your DSO is essential.
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