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<p class=MsoNormal>Did you know that F-1 students are eligible for 12-months of
employment within the U.S. in their field of study after they graduate?
Did you know some students are eligible for an additional 17-months of
employment for a combined 29-months if they graduate in certain majors?
Would you like to learn more about your post-graduation employment options?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The ISSO will host Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops
this fall semester on the following dates (dates and times may be subject to
change). If you are graduating this fall semester please make note of the
workshop dates and times and remember you are required to attend a workshop
before being eligible to apply for OPT:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, September 21 at 3:30pm in BA 221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, September 23 at 10:30am in BA 243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, October 5 at 3:30pm in BA 221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 7 at 10:30am in BA 243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, October 19 at 3:30pm in BA 221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 21 at 10:30am in BA 243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, November 9 at 3:30pm in BA 221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, November 11 at 10:30am in BA 243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Friday, December 2 at 10:30am in BA 243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i>All F-1 students are required to attend one (1) OPT
workshop before being eligible to apply for OPT.</i></b> Students may
attend a workshop at any time during their academic program. <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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