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Use Study in the States for information on the international student process.
How can I use Study in the States?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the Study in the States initiative to enhance our nation’s economic, scientific and technological competitiveness by finding new ways to encourage the most talented F and M students to study and learn about expanded post-graduate…
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Question: When does withdrawing from a class become a violation of F or M student status?
Questions from Designated School Officials: Maintaining Status and Withdrawing from a Class
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
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F Students: Are You Prepared for the End of Your Program?
Please note: On May 10, 2016, DHS replaced the 17-month STEM OPT extension with a new 24-month STEM OPT extension. All existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs will remain valid until the EAD expires, is terminated or revoked. For more information about the new STEM OPT rule, please visit the STEM OPT Hub.…
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How to Prepare For Your College Admissions Decision Letter
The New York Times education blog, The Choice, offers a series of posts dedicated to helping students understand the college admissions process. In March 2013, The Choice featured a college checklist which shared advice on how to prepare for a college admissions decision letter and explained what…
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