The USCIS portal is a lifeline for thousands of international students tracking their OPT (Optional Practical Training) applications. When it malfunctions, the uncertainty can be overwhelming.
Recently, several F-1 students reported a major issue with the MyProgress tab — the feature that shows an estimated timeline for case completion. One applicant shared that their progress bar suddenly disappeared, leaving them unable to track their OPT case status. The bar previously showed a 10-month estimate, which is now missing entirely.
Reports of Widespread Error
Multiple students confirmed similar experiences on immigration forums and social media. The glitch appears to be widespread, affecting applicants across different service centers. For many, this disappearance has triggered serious anxiety, as they now have no visual updates on their application progress.
Possible Technical Issue
Immigration experts believe the issue may be linked to USCIS technical maintenance or a bug in the MyProgress system. Some also speculate that USCIS may be updating or overhauling the progress bar due to its inaccurate estimates in the past.
Students Demand Clarity
Even if the bar wasn’t fully reliable, it offered reassurance to applicants waiting months for updates. Its sudden removal has left many “in the dark,” with no way to track their case movement. Students have urged USCIS to issue an official statement or fix the problem quickly to restore transparency and ease growing panic.
