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3/19/2007
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5-YEAR PROGRAM FOR SOME J-1'S
The U. S. Department of State has amended its regulations and has extended the permitted program duration from three to five years for J-1 Exchange Visitors in the "professor" and "research scholar" c...
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7/2/2007
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USCIS FEE HIKES
The USCIS announced fee increase for certain petitions and applications, effective from July 30, 2007. Many of the fee increases affect UCLA departments, and international employees, scholars and stu...
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1/11/2008
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VISA FEE INCREASE
The Department of State has announced that non-immigrant visa fees will be going up.
Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. If...
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3/11/2008
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS!
U.S. Citizenship not required, however must show proof of legal status.
Please review the following scholarship and fellowship information. Applicant can be of any race or ethnicity and academic d...
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4/10/2008
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NEW 29-MONTH RULE FOR OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
New 29-Month Rule for Optional Practical Training (OPT)
The Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule that makes significant changes to Post-Completion O...
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6/11/2008
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CAP-GAP EXTENSIONS
Cap-Gap Extensions
Students who are currently on an approved OPT and have a pending or approved October 1, 2008 H-1B petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are eligible to subm...
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7/8/2008
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LIMITATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT PERIOD DURING AUTHORIZED OPT
LIMITATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT PERIOD DURING AUTHORIZED OPT
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule that makes significant changes to Post-Completio...
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9/4/2008
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ATTENTION WINTER GRADUATES: IDEAL OPT APPLICATION TIMELINE IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY
Apply before December 20 to increase your chance of getting the start date that you want.
If you have a job prospect and are eager to start working, you especially need to apply early. Proc...
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12/5/2008
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**NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR VISA WAIVER PROGRAM TRAVELERS**
From US Customs and Boarder Protection
Visa Waiver Program Travelers
Introducing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Beginning August 1, 2008, the Electronic System for Travel Auth...
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1/13/2009
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VISA RENEWAL AT U.S EMBASSY IN MEXICO
Third Country Nationals (TCNs) Visa Renewals– Before deciding to apply at a consular section in Mexico, third country nationals should keep in mind that traveling to the country may require the approp...
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