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<p class=MsoNormal> Would you like to learn more about your
post-graduation employment options? Did you know some majors allow for a
combined 29 months of employment eligibility in the U.S. after you
graduate? Did you know there really is no “ideal time” to
graduate? Ever heard about an H1-B worker visa?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you would like answers to these questions please plan on
attending an Optional Practical Training workshop this workshop The ISSO has
scheduled Optional Practical Training workshops in February and March for the
following dates and times:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, February 9 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, February 11 10am<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, February 23 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, February 25 10am<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, March 9 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, March 23 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, March 25 10am<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The location will be announced for the workshops and dates
may be subject to change. Students graduating this semester may
contact the ISSO now at 903-886-5097 to schedule an appointment, and we will
begin appointments on Monday, February 14 for OPT. For more information
please visit <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/offcampus_employment.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/offcampus_employment.asp</a>.
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>ALL
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN OPT WORKSHOP BEFORE APPLYING FOR OPT.</span>
</b>You may attend the workshop any semester during your academic program (you do
not have to wait until graduating semester) and you are only required to attend
one (1) OPT workshop during your academic program. <b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Commerce TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p>
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