************************************************************** IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 5054 Sept 14, 1993 ************************************************************** 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: ifcss@wam.umd.edu ============================= = Progress Report on CSPA = ============================= This morning (Tuesday), IFCSS VP Shi Heping contacted INS HQ and obtained the following information. 1. Up to last Friday, INS had received a total of 51,821 applications. At present, only two or three applications come in a day. 2. Up to last Friday, 6,678 applications have been approved. Eastern and Southern Centers started sending out notices of approval on September 7 while Western and Northern Centers will be sending out notices either late this week or early next week. 3. Those who have received letters for another copy of finger print should comply with the request, but it will not affect the priority date. 4. At the request of IFCSS, INS HQ has informed the service centers not to request further evidence of financial ability from those students who have TA or RA. However, those who have already received such requests should respond to them. *** *** *** If you would like to make a donation to IFCSS or IFCSS June 4th Foundation, please use these titles and send your checks to 733 15th St., N.W. Suite 440 Washington, DC 20005 ********************************************************************* * IFCSS Headquarters Office * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * President: Lin Changsheng Vice President: Shi Heping * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* *********************************************************************