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PostingsDHS Final Rule for STEM Students and Cap-Gap Relief
AILA Doc. No. 16030901 | Dated March 11, 2016 | File Size: 1034 K
Download the DocumentDHS final rule to improve and expand training opportunities for F-1 students with STEM degrees and cap-gap relief for eligible F-1 students. This rule is effective 5/10/16, except the addition of 8 CFR 214.16, which is effective from 5/10/16, through 5/10/19. (81 FR 13040, 3/11/16)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
8 CFR Parts 214 and 274a
[DHS Docket No. ICEB-2015-0002]
RIN 1653-AA72
Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and Cap-Gap Relief for All Eligible F-1 Students
AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Final rule.
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Cite as AILA Doc. No. 16030901.
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(80 FR 63376, 10/19/15) - AILA/AIC Comments on Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for Students with STEM Degrees
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(Wash. Alliance of Tech. Workers v. DHS, 1/23/16) - AILA Member Talking Points on the DHS Final Rule on OPT For STEM Students and Cap-Gap Relief
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