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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>The ISSO will begin appointments for students applying for Optional Practical Training employment (OPT) this semester today, Monday, February 11. As a reminder students may apply for OPT in one of three ways:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dropping off their documents at the ISSO (see link below for instructions)</FONT></DIV></LI>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mailing their documents to the ISSO (see link below for instructions)</FONT></DIV></LI>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Attending an appointment in person at the ISSO (call the ISSO at 903-886-5097 to schedule an appointment)</FONT></DIV></LI></UL>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>For instructions on applying for OPT and a list of the documents required go to <A href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/employment1/opt/12-month-optional-practical-training1/Default.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/employment1/opt/12-month-optional-practical-training1/Default.aspx</A>. Before you go to the link please clear your internet history/cache to ensure you are visiting our up to date website. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Students are required by the ISSO to attend an OPT workshop before being eligible to apply for OPT. For a schedule of upcoming OPT and CPT workshops go to <A href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/UpcomingEvents.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/UpcomingEvents.aspx</A>.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>John Mark Jones, Director</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>International Student Services</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Texas A&M University- Commerce</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>PO Box 3011</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Commerce, TX 75429</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Phone: (903) 468-8144 </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>FAX: (903) 468-3200</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international</A></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>