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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Just a reminder that we are now scheduling OPT appointments beginning
Monday, February 16<sup>th</sup> for students who will be graduating this
semester. We recommend that graduating students apply as soon as possible
to avoid any delays with your application approval from USCIS. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>There will be another OPT workshop this Friday, February 13<sup>th</sup>
from 10:30-12 in BA340 across from the ISSO. We will schedule more
workshops in March and April with dates to be determined. We would
recommend students who would like more information regarding OPT employment to
attend the workshop. For more information please visit our website at <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/employment_cpt_opt.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/employment_cpt_opt.asp</a>.
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>John Mark Jones, Director</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>International Student Services</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Texas</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
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w:st="on">A&M</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University-</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Commerce</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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w:st="on">TX</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Phone: (903) 886-5097</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Fax: (903) 468-3200</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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