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Update on Optional Practical Training (OPT)
9 April 2008
On Friday, April 4, 2008, USCIS announced that it would be publishing new regulations regarding OPT.  These regulations were published on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, and became effective immediately. 
The key provisions of the new regulations are described below.  The provisions that have received the most attention are the provisions for some students to extend their post-completion OPT for an additional 17 months and the provision that will provide certain students authorized for OPT an extension of their employment authorization while waiting for their H1B approval.  THERE ARE OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS IN THESE NEW REGULATIONS. For more information click here (you will need Adobe Reader to view this document).

International Week
14 April 2008
International Week is fast approaching. For information about International Week 2008 please visit www.ohiou.edu/internationalweek or click here.