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News and Announcements

October 2, 2008 USCIS Ombuds Issues Recommendations for EAD Delays October 1, 2008 LCA Online Now Requires Profile To File September 26, 2008 Final SEVIS Fee/School Recertification Rule Effective October 27, 2008 September 25, 2008 SEVP Preliminary Guidance on SEVIS Fee/Recertification Rule September 24, 2008 DOS Announces New J-1 Intern Program for Irish Students and Recent Graduates September 22, 2008 DOS Announces New J-1 Intern Program for Korean Students and Recent Graduates September 9, 2008 Read About DOL Updates August 29, 2008 Restated DOL Guidance On Role Of Attorneys In PERM Recruitment Process August 27, 2008 Continuity of Operations Planning for SEVP-Approved Schools August 22, 2008 Final Rule To Extend TN Admissions/Extensions To 3 Years Goes To OMB