I obtained an advanced copy of the regulations to be published on May 5, 2005. It becomes effective on 05/12/2005, five business days after publication. Good news is that you can upgrade the approved petition for FY2005 without paying additional fees to USCIS. If you like to seek this option so that Yuko may continue to work in a lawful mannter after her OPT expires…
Under the regulation, which is slated for publication on May 5, 2005, with a filing start date five business days later, only graduates of U.S. master's or higher programs will be eligible. All filings must be to a special address at the Vermont Service Center. A special selection process is delineated if USCIS receives more than 20,000 requests.