IESNEWS Listserv

IESNEWS is a listserv sponsored by the Office of International Education Services that describes weekly events both on and off campus and other important information that is of interest to the international community. IESNEWS targets international students and scholars at the University of Maryland, but anyone may subscribe. IESNEWS updates are distributed via e-mail.

April 7, 2008 SEVIS NOTICE - Interim Final Rule of the Extension of OPT

IES has just been informed of the following information regarding extension of OPT.  We will keep you informed of this legislation as more information becomes available. At this time we do not yet know what the implementation time-line will be.

For more information about this rule please visit: NAFSA OPT Update

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