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May 11, 2012

  • Exchange Visitor Program - Summer Work Travel Program Interim Final Rule

January 19, 2012

  • 60-Day Notice of Public Information Collection (Form DS-7002)

November 7, 2011

  • Exchange Visitor Program-Cap on Current Participant Levels and Moratorium on New Sponsor Applications for Summer Work Travel
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