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...regulations relating to foreign students have been the subject of legislative scrutiny after immigration officials discovered that one of the 19 men involved in the attacks on Sept. 11 was in the United States on a student visa, but never showed up for class...
...foreign student visa system is one of the most under-regulated systems we have today,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), while introducing the legislation...
...legislation requires the development of an electronic database, by Oct. 26, 2003, which will provide immediate access to information in databases of law enforcement and intelligence community agencies that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or determine the deportability of an alien...
...American visa—especially as it is an eventual means to American citizenship—is a valuable asset to many foreigners. The administration should be wary of the possibility of false or misleading information from those who would manipulate the program as a means of obtaining a visa. We also urge the Justice Department to be attentive to the fact that those with specific information on terrorism may have other connections that were not revealed in their interview...
...initiative. While promoting the program last week, Ashcroft accentuated the link between providing essential information and becoming a United States citizen. “If the information that you provide is reliable and useful,” he said, “we will help you obtain a visa to reside in the United States and ultimately become a United States citizen.” Although citizenship can potentially follow after a visa-holder undergoes the naturalization process, the incentive of the program is not citizenship. The privileges and responsibilities of citizenship should be given through a fair process...