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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Good afternoon International Lions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">The Office of International Programs (OIP) have important updates for all our F-1 students in preparation for the upcoming Spring semester 2023. Please read all the information
and instructions below as this information may apply to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Spring Course Enrollment Deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">The Spring 2023 registration opens October 31, 2022, for masters/doctoral students and November 7-9 for undergraduates’ – all international students must be fully enrolled by
the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">registration deadline: spring last day to add without instructor & dean approval is January 20<sup>th</sup>, 2023. When completing your enrollment, please review our </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Full_Course_of_Study_Requirement.pdf">full
course of study instructions</a><span style="color:black"> so you are compliance with your F-1 status at all times.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">SEVIS Spring Registration and F-1 Status Termination</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">OIP will reporting our student enrollment between (16 February -18 March). At this time, if you are improperly enrolled for the fall semester and have not given
a valid reason for not being enrolled improperly, your SEVIS record will be terminated, and you will be required to return home. Please read the Reduced course load section for further information.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Reduced Course Load</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Students are eligible for reduced course load for the following circumstances:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">F-1
students are required to maintain full time student status every semester they are studying in the United States. Undergraduate are expected to complete 12 semester hours and graduates are expected complete 9 semester hours during Fall and Spring Semester.
(Summer classes are optional unless your first semester at A&M Commerce. If Summer is your first semester, then you must complete 6 hours (i.e., full time for summer).</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">1.For valid academic difficulties (allowed only in one semester during an entire degree program).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">2.Medical excuse (allowed for a maximum of 1 year during an entire degree program)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">3.Final Semester (does not require special authorization; if you fail to graduate, you may need to apply for reinstatement).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">4. Dissertation ( Select final semester and in the form note down that you are in Dissertation, provide class section number)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">If the above circumstances apply to you and are </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Reduced-Course-Load"><span style="background:white">less
than full time</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> please fill in the </span><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Reduced-Course-Load"><span style="background:white">Reduced Course Load (RCL) form</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">Program Extension</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">Students who are expecting to complete their degree program later than stated in their I-20 MUST apply for a program extension 45 days prior to their I-20 expiration
date. Failure to do this may impact your F-1 status that may require you to leave the country as you will be “out of status”. Click here to apply for </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://idp.https/dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Program-Extension-Request"><span style="background:white">Program
Extension</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Address Update</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">If you have updated your personal address with OIP since your arrival at TAMUC or have changed living arrangements during the summer, please fill out this </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Address-Update-Request">address
update form</a><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Also, please make sure to update your address in </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://idp.tamuc.edu/idp/profile/cas/login?execution=e2s1">MYLEO
portal</a><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">International Student Health Insurance</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">According to the Texas A&M University System regulation, international students on F-1 Visa’s are required to hold insurance that meets the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements
as well as provides repatriation and medical evacuation. International Students are defined as students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States. International Students are REQUIRED to maintain approved health insurance
coverage continuously while enrolled and attending a Texas A&M System institution, unless the student provides proof of coverage that meets the Texas A&M University Systems waiver requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">If you do not have this charge in your student accounts by February 1<sup>st</sup>, please contact </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="mailto:intlinsurance@tamuc.edu">intlinsurance@tamuc.edu</a><span style="color:black"> .
Please note: All insurance cards will be sent digitally.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Spring Insurance:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">All international students will be enrolled in health insurance for fall and spring term. The coverage for fall will start on January 1, 2023, thru August 31, 2023. You may apply
for a waiver, <span style="background:white">ALL WAIVERS must be submitted during this period </span><b>December 09, 2022, to February 01, 2023.
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">To submit a waiver, click here
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/"><b><span style="background:white">https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Traveling?</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Travel plans:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">If you are travelling
outside the United States, please be ensured of the travel requirements for the respective country. The International Travel is currently unpredictable. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Here is the link for requesting a travel signature I-20: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP-Student?_ga=2.214452439.1161533756.1632749386-1709939391.1631908158">travel
signature</a><span style="color:blue">. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Required Documents for International Travel:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times">Un expired F-1 visa</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:middle">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times">Travel I-20 with DSO signature on it. (Second page) Must be valid 6 months from the date signed by the DSO) </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Please note that you may not be able to enter the U.S. without a COVID vaccination unless you are exempt. For more information check out </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html">CDC</a><span style="color:black"> webpage.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Graduating Spring 2023?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times">Click here to apply for <a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/admissions/registrar/graduation/graduationSteps.aspx">Graduation</a>. The graduation application will open the first two weeks of classes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:middle">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times">Optional Practical Training (OPT) / STEM OPT (Apply OPT 90 days prior to Graduation, Apply STEM prior to the expiration of your OPT): Attend our workshops to learn about OPT/STEM extension. Join us for these
sessions as this will be informative on learning the rules and regulation with work authorization as a F-1 Student. <b>Sign up for our upcoming workshops today </b><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bit.ly_workintltamuc&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=ZkF9QkSPFewvQZeLf4saE3Ma8Tw7Io1zfdAPtW-W1iM&m=AJRTNqpopcILbEnEXQHWIU9vF5LQunYQHSqbll6f5dA&s=s-d7sTzlE-R7J66QuvLYRzx38Zo8B8WzpyT7489-cqQ&e="><b>bit.ly/workintltamuc</b></a>. The
sessions last may last for 1 hour & 30 minutes and will be conducted via Zoom.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:middle">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times">Invite your immediate family to attend graduation ceremony: Please submit your request <a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Graduation-Invitation-Letter">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Sign up for our upcoming workshops today </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bit.ly_workintltamuc&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=ZkF9QkSPFewvQZeLf4saE3Ma8Tw7Io1zfdAPtW-W1iM&m=AJRTNqpopcILbEnEXQHWIU9vF5LQunYQHSqbll6f5dA&s=s-d7sTzlE-R7J66QuvLYRzx38Zo8B8WzpyT7489-cqQ&e="><b>bit.ly/workintltamuc</b></a><span style="color:black">. The
sessions last may last for 1 hour & 30 minutes and will be conducted via Zoom.<b> </b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">If you plan not to participate on OPT: </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:red;background:white">Please respond to this email to update us on your
status.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D;background:white">Are You Transferring to Another School ?</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white">If you are transferring to another school fill out the </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP-Student"><b><span style="background:white">transfer
out form</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white"> and upload your acceptance letter. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D;background:white">Did You Depart the U.S.?</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white">If you departed the U.S.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white"> provide a copy of your departing flight itinerary, your visa</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white">and
immigration record will be terminated for <b>NON- NEGATIVE</b> reason. This will allow to apply for future visas to reenter the U.S.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D">·</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D"> <b>If You do NOT Depart the U.S., </b>your visa and immigration record may be <b>terminated</b>.<b> This will leave
a permanent negative mark on your U.S. immigration history and may result in a denial of any future entry to the U.S. or future benefits allotted to F-1 visa holders.</b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Click </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/campuslife/CampusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/LeaveofAbsence.pdf">here</a><span style="color:black"> to
learn about how to process to leave of absence. Please fill out the </span><a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/campuslife/campusServices/internationalstudentservices/documents/LeaveofAbsenceF16Revision.pdf">OIP leave of absence form</a><span style="color:black"> our
OIP record and email us your departure information. Email this information to </span><a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</a><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:red;background:white">In Need of Immediate Action</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white">If you have applied with USCIS for another visa status or have been admitted to another university, please communicate with our office, and provide documentation to our office by to</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#6B6B6B">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">February 1, 2023,<span style="background:white"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;background:white">avoid a negative termination.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Register for our Upcoming Events</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black;background:white">The Office of International Programs is here to assist you in your journey to success. If you have any questions or concerns, please email </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times"><a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu"><b><span style="background:white">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</span></b></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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