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On the recordMay 2, 1996
Yes. My intention is not to displace current INS practice with respect to students who continue to work in good faith toward their degree but who temporarily fall out of status because of circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
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Ralph Lee Abraham
Louisiana

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Discussing INS practices regarding students' immigration status.

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