Week of May 9th, 2022

540 days extension for EAD renewals; COVID-19 surge hits US colleges; Handling money as an international student; MPOWER offering student loans for 400+ colleges; Product design internship at Forbes

USCIS Temporarily Extends Automatic Extensions Of Employment Authorization To Up To 540 Days

This policy will take effect on May 4, 2022, and will grant an automatic extension of up to 540 days to certain EAD renewal applicants with a timely filed Form I-765.

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Spring Surge Of COVID-19 Hits U.S. Colleges

The recent relaxation of the mask mandate and a rise in the number of students participating in spring activities are likely to be the primary causes of the uptick.

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How To Handle Money As An International Student

Here's what students looking to attend college in the U.S. should know about bank accounts, wire transfers and more.

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MPOWER Financing Expands International Student Financing To Reach 400+ Universities Across The U.S. And Canada

The innovative fintech firm expanded coverage of its scholarships and no-cosigner education loans to an additional 40 high-performing colleges and universities in North America.

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Forbes Summer 2022 Product Design Internship

Forbes is looking for a Web Product Design Intern to join their team. The position, reporting into the VP of Product Design, will work alongside product owners, engineers and designers to evolve our websites and tools to meet the needs of their users, brand partners, and editorial staff.

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