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DHS Notice of Employment Authorization Extension and Expansion for Syrian F-1 Students

9/9/16 AILA Doc. No. 16090902. Students & Schools

DHS notice that the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria has been extended. The notice also expands the application of the suspension to Syrian students who obtained F-1 status between the date of the original notice and 9/9/16. Notice is in effect 9/9/16 through 3/31/18. (81 FR 62520, 9/9/16)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[DHS Docket No. ICEB- 2013-0001]

RIN 1653-ZA10

Extension of and Addition to Employment Authorization for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of Civil Unrest in Syria Since March 2011

AGENCY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 16090902.