Issue #006 | June 2002

CONTENTS:

1. New Department of Homeland Security to be Created
2. INS comments on Eligibility for H-1B 7^th Year Extensions
3. INS Confirms Its Enforcement Of Change Of Address Provisions
4. New "Zero Tolerance" Standard at INS
5. Proposed Regulations Reducing Authorized Stay in Visitor Status
6. Update on SEVIS System and Implementation
7. Legislative Update: Review of Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002
8. Implementation of New Security Checks by INS Impacting Processing Times
9. Old Mexican Border Crossing Cards Are Valid Until October 1, 2002
10. INS Discusses New Plans to Improve International Adoptions
11. Immigration and Naturalization Service Proposes Amendment of Academic
    Honorarium
12. Guest Worker Essential Worker Immigration
13. June 2002 Processing Times and Visa Bulletin

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