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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The fee for filing the I-765 application for 12-month Optional Practical Training and 17-month Optional Practical Training Extension has increased to $380 effective immediately. <BR>
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All students applying for either 12-month or 17-month OPT extension from today, November 23, 2010 on must pay the new fee amount of $380. <BR>
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John Mark Jones, Director<BR>
International Student Services<BR>
Texas A&M University- Commerce<BR>
PO Box 3011<BR>
Commerce, TX 75429<BR>
Phone: (903) 468-8144 <BR>
FAX: (903) 468-3200<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international</A><BR>
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