From The Federal Register, 01/05/2015
Extension of Employment Authorization for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrant
Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of Civil Unrest
in Syria Since March 2011
F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Syria
who were lawfully present in the United States on April 3, 2012, and are
experiencing severe economic hardship because of the civil unrest may apply for
employment authorization under the guidelines described in 77 FR 20038.
This notice extends the time period during which such F-1 students may seek
employment authorization due to the civil unrest. It does not impose any new or
additional policies or procedures beyond those listed in the original notice.
All interested F-1 students should follow the instructions listed in the
original notice.
This notice is effective January 5, 2015 and will remain in effect
until September 30, 2016.
See details here: https://federalregister.gov/a/2014-30868
