************************************************************** The IFCSS HQ News Release No. 5062 Sept. 27, 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 Update on CSPA Approval ======================= Today, Shi Heping, IFCSS V.P., called INS Headquarters and obtained the following update information: Applications Received Applications Approved N. Center 11,531 7,738 W. Center 10,509 1,272 E. Center 22,456 10,811 S. Center 8,156 6,920 The service centers have been working overtime and at weekends. INS is optimistic about using up the 45,000 numbers by the end of this month. From February when we first met with INS, we have been trying every way possible to ensure that we will be able to use up the 45,000 numbers. We will continue to monitor the situation closely until the last eligible person has got his application approved. Meanwhile, we wish to emphasize that it is not our ultimate goal to get green cards; IFCSS has a long way to go in protecting your interests and promoting human rights in China. It is your duty to continue to support the organization. If you want to make a donation to IFCSS, you can send it to the familiar address. You are also encouraged to contribute to IFCSS June 4th Foundation. If each of us donates $10 to the foundation, we will have over $400,000 for the victims of the June 4th. Remember some have been permanently disabled and many have been sentenced to as long as 20 years. Imagine what a life they would be living without our help. You can make a difference. ********************************************************************* * IFCSS Headquarters Office * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * President: Lin Changsheng Vice President: Shi Heping * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * PBS-L is IFCSS's news distribution list for individuals. To sign * * on or off from the list, please send email to listserv@ifcss.org * * leave the subject line open and put in the mail body: * * (For signing on) sub PBS-L last name first name * * (For signing off) unsub PBS-L last name first name * * For more information about IFCSS, write to ifcss-info@ifcss.org * *********************************************************************