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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">We are excited to announce that the Office of International Services is hosting an upcoming</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#ED7D31">Optional
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">&<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#4472C4">"Talk to Pri"</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#4472C4"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">program.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#ED7D31">Optional Practical Training(OPT) & STEM OPT Workshop</span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Join us for these sessions as this will be informative on learning the rules and regulation with work authorization as a F-1 Student.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">The workshop will provide you with valuable information about the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) and help you understand the request I-20, USCIS
application process, understand timeline, and other benefits.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#4472C4">"Talk to Pri"</span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>"Talk to Pri"</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>program is an opportunity for you to speak with our international student advisor, Director
Priyangana (Pri) Risal Khan, one-on-one. During this session, you can ask any questions you may have about the work authorizations, internships, immigration, your career goals, and how to make the most of your time in the U.S. This is a great opportunity for
you to learn more about these programs and to get your questions answered by experts in the field.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">Register here:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><a href="https://manesync.tamuc.edu/oip/home/" title="https://manesync.tamuc.edu/oip/home/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://manesync.tamuc.edu/oip/home/</span></a></b></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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We highly encourage you to register early as the spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;color:black">If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu" title="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>.
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and "Talk to Pri" program! </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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