Julian Bond: “I sent a letter to INS Commissioner Doris Meissner requesting her to advise me of the official position of the INS and…”

“I sent a letter to INS Commissioner Doris Meissner requesting her to advise me of the official position of the INS and any actions the agency may take to remedy the situation. Unfortunately the INS Commissioner must not have felt that the issue was of the importance for her to respond personally. I did receive a letter from the Office of Congressional Affairs stating that the rationale for the regulation is the well-established fact that the initial academic year of an undergraduate curriculum is focused around introductory curriculum rather than paid practical training outside the classroom. The agency representative said this position is consistent with congressional intent.”