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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hope you all are staying safe and well in this period. This is to advise everyone who has received an I-20 during this pandemic period via email from the OIP, that, the I-20 received is a legal document. Print, sign and use it for all immigration
processes e.g. OPT application, STEM OPT application and travel among others. Remember to keep the signed copy for your records. USCIS has authorized I-20s in this format for the COVID-19 period. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*<b>There is no need for shipping label during COVID-19 pandemic! Don’t waste money.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for being understanding and patient. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Office of International Programs<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ferguson Building, Room 221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P: 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">E: <a href="mailto:New.Intl@tamuc.edu">New.Intl@tamuc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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