NEW IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS PUBLISHED
Today, December
11, 2002, the Immigration and Naturalization Service published the
Final Rule regarding F-1 students. The International Office staff is currently
reviewing the new regulations. A summary of the new regulations and new
international office procedures will be posted on the International Office
website shortly. (http:// www.uta.edu/io). We urge all students to review the
summary during the winter break. The changes and new procedures may
significantly affect your status, your enrollment and plans for completion of
study. You can access the Final Rule in the Federal Register web site at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2002/02-31184.htm