Tony zhou
May 22, 2025
STEM OPT, I-485 Pending, Reentered on Advance Parole — Still Need to Submit I-983?
Am I still required to submit Form I-983 (STEM OPT Training Plan) or do any further SEVP reporting?
I have a pending F2A 485 since 5/2022. and my extended opt will ended 6/2025.
now the school asked me to submit i983, and I really confused:
Since using AP likely means I’m no longer in F-1 status, I’m wondering:
• Am I still technically considered in F-1 status?
• Should I still be submitting evaluations and updates through I-983?
• Has anyone had their DSO confirm that they’re exempt from reporting once AP is used?
Thanks in advance!
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1212 days
Case
2022-05-23
Today
I-485
1212 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2022-05-23
I-485
Priority Date
2022-05-23
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2022-06-23
I-485
D+31
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2023-03-17
I-485
D+298
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2023-05-08
I-485
D+350
Response to RFE
2025-07-18
I-485
Added
D+1152
Case send to FO from NBC
2025-08-01
I-485
Added
D+1166
Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS
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Judy JooMay 22, 2025
I believe you need to contact the international student office to terminate your stem-opt if you wish to use your EAD/pending adjustment status. Otherwise, you would need to submit your self-evaluation form.
Tony zhouMay 23, 2025
@Judy Joo yes I contacted him and asked him to terminate the F1 status but he still asked me to submit the i983 and self evaluation form. but I wondering that form is for put the reason to opt extension….
