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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All new international students that are currently studying in the U.S. or studied in the U.S. for the spring are considered transfer students. Transfer students need to complete the attached Transfer Release form (if you haven’t already) and submit the form to their current school’s international office to complete. Once the form is complete the form may be emailed to <a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</a>, faxed to 903-468-3200, or can be brought in person to the International Student Services Office (ISSO)in Halladay 104. Please be sure to have the form submitted as soon as possible. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Transfer students will need to have their SEVIS record transferred to A&M-Commerce after their last class day. If you plan to travel outside the U.S. during the summer please contact the ISSO at 903-886-5097 to discuss your plans and re-entry. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Students who are on OPT need to be aware that their OPT authorization will end on the day of the transfer if they still have valid OPT time on their EAD card. Also, USCIS rules require students on OPT to have their SEVIS record transferred to their no school no later than 60 days after the end date of their OPT on their EAD card. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions please contact the ISSO at 903-886-5097 or email <a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>