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<p class=MsoNormal>Many of you have already been issued an F-1 visa to enter
the U.S. for your academic program. We understand that in some countries
a person may not have a first (given), middle, or family name but may only have
a given name or family name. <b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;
mso-highlight:yellow'>Any differences with your name on your passport, visa,
I-20, or I-94 (issued when you enter U.S.) may jeopardize your eligibility for
a driver’s license, Texas state ID card, or social security card if you
find eligible employment. Minor differences with your name on the above
documents <u>USUALLY</u> do not cause problems when entering the U.S.</span><span
style='color:red'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:
yellow'>Please review your passport, visa, and I-20 to ensure that all the
information is correct and that your GIVEN NAME and SURNAME match exactly on
both documents.</span><span style='color:red'> </span></b><span
style='color:black'>Any incorrect information on your passport may be corrected
in your home country or through your countries embassy in the U.S. I</span>ncorrect
information on your <span style='color:black'>visa </span><b><u><span
style='color:red'>CANNOT</span></u></b> be changed once you enter the U.S.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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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