Subject: CND-US Relays IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 4134, June 4, 1993

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1993 12:16:56 -0500

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            Relay of IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 4134

                            Friday, June 4, 1993

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1. IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 4134 (June 4, 1993)
     -- You May Start to Prepare for The CSPA Application ............... 60

              (For more information about CSPA carried in the CND-US back
               issues please see the end of this package - CND-US Editor)
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>From: IFCSS HQ <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1993 12:10:49 -0400
Subject: YOU MAY START TO PREPARE FOR THE CSPA APPLICATION (IFCSS HQ NR-4134)

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       IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 4134          June 4, 1993
       YOU MAY START TO PREPARE FOR THE CSPA APPLICATION NOW
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       Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS)
          733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 440, Washington, D.C.20005
                 Tel. (202)347-0017  Fax: (202)347-0018
                       Email: [email-masked]

           You May Start to Prepare for the Application for CSPA
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Dear fellow Chinese students and scholars:

     The Regulation for the implementation of CSPA is almost ready for
release by the INS. It is now waiting for approval by the Attorney General.
However, the Regulations perhaps won't be released until mid- or late-June
because of the bureaucratic red tapes. Thus, it would leave little time for
preparation or pre-processing.

     Although some sensitive issues, such as the guota, late arriving
dependents, etc., are not yet finally resolved (through our efforts, the
Regulation may be more favorable to the CSS, but in order to avoid negative
effects, we cannot discuss them now), the implementation procedures have
been decided. Therefore, the CSS can now start to prepare for the
applications.

     The forms will be used are the regular Employment based application
forms. No special forms will be made for this Act.  IFCSS has got the
permission from INS to help the government distribute the forms. We can
start to mail some relevant INS forms in one-two weeks. Details still needs
to be worked out.  We have three choices: A. We send forms in packages to
local coordinators; B. IFCSS send forms directly to local individual CSS (it
would exceed the ability of IFCSS, although those who have registered in the
Center will be guaranteed to receive the forms); C. IFCSS provides a list to
the INS and the later will mail the forms. We will meet with INS officials
next week to make the plan.

    You can however go to local INS district offices to get the forms by
yourself now. Ask for a package of the Employment based PR application forms,
which should include I-485, I-693, G-325A, form 9003, etc.

    Medical Examination:  In the application you will be required to take the
medical examination. Get a list of INS approved doctors in your area and make
an appointment for the examination. It is advised to do this early because
the appointment would take some time.

    You will also be required to do the finger printing.  You can get it done
in local police stations.

    You may get your photo taken right now.

    You should keep your entry/departure records in order, such as copies of
I-94, copies of your passport (every page), work authorization, etc.

     IFCSS CSPA  Information Center's telephone number is 202-347-0017.

                                    IFCSS Headquarters Office (Signed)

[Editor's Note: CSPA stands for Chinese Student Protection ACt of 1992,
                for details regarding to CSPA please read CND-US dated
                between October 1992 and now, which are available via
                anonymous ftp at cnd.org/IP: 132.249.229.100 under the
                directory pub/cnd-us                                  ]

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