Editor's Comments

There will be no issues of the Daily on July 4th and July 5th as we take the time to celebrate America. To partly compensate for our absence, we have compiled a list of the most read articles for the first half of 2002 arranged in chronological order. They are:

• The Year Ahead: What 2002 will bring for Immigration by Gary Endelman
• Importance of Maintaining Status after September 11 (Part I)) by Angelo A. Paparelli
• The "Mismatch Letter" Is in the Mail: The Social Security Administration Ramps Up Its Warnings to Employers (Part I) by J. Ira Burkemper
• The ABCs of Immigration - Citizenship Rules for People Born Outside the U.S. by Greg Siskind and Amy Ballentine
• House Passes Flawed 245(i) Extension by Cyrus D. Mehta
• New And Improved Labor Certification? by Arthur L. Zabenko
• Foreign Workers And Their Families Face Increased Scrutiny When Traveling by George N. Lester and Punam S. Rogers
• INS Issues Interpretation On Law Extending H-1B Status Beyond Six Years by Cyrus D. Mehta
• Travel Tips for International Students: Spring 2002 by Ellen H. Badger
• After The Termination: What's Next? by Sherry L. Neal

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Featured Article

The ABC's Of Immigration - Immigration For Registered Nurses
Kristi L. Crawford and Cynthia D. Ryan write about registered nurses.

Immigration Law News

INS on SEVIS
INS issued a news release and a fact sheet on preliminary enrollment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Visa Function and Foreign Policy
The Under Secretary for Political Affairs testifying on behalf of the Department of State before the House International Relations Committee said, "In creating the new Department, with its proper emphasis on homeland defense and law enforcement, it is important to recognize that visa policy plays a vital role in foreign policy concerns of the United States." Chairman Rep. Henry Hyde R-IL made an introductory statement during the hearing.

Updated Information On Immigrant Battered Women
Department of Justice has updated the National Victim Assistance Academy Textbook that has sections on immigrant battered women in Chapter 8 and chapter 9.

Value of International Education Programs
The Immigration Policy Reports, a project of the American Immigration Law Foundation argues, "International education and exchange visitor programs help maintain U.S. leadership in the world."

Database To Detect Visa Fraud
South Florida Sun Sentinel reports, "Federal officials unveiled a computer system they said makes it easier to detect visa fraud at the nation's air and sea ports."

Dual Citizenship On The Rise
Atlanta Journal Constitution reports, "As many as 40 million Americans - one in seven of the population - could be dual citizens."

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