Next week
the 10 day time period expires this friday, unless the president chooses to veto it, it will automatically become a law. here is what I read from murthy.com
"Once both the House and the Senate have approved the bill in identical form, it is sent to the President. The President can choose to take one of the following courses of action: (a) approve the legislation and sign it, thus enacting it into law, (b) take no action for ten days while Congress is in session, in which case it automatically becomes law, or (c) oppose the legislation and veto it. If the President chooses to veto the bill, Congress may attempt to "override the veto." Such action requires a two-thirds roll call vote of the members of both chambers. The President may also choose to "pocket veto" the bill, i.e. take no action on the bill after Congress has adjourned its second session. In case of a "pocket veto" the piece of legislation dies."
here is statement by the president back in March '02.
President Pleased with Immigration Bill
Statement by the President
I applaud the House for working in a bipartisan fashion to pass legislation that strengthens border security while recognizing the importance of keeping families together and making America a more welcoming society. Many immigrants who are otherwise eligible to become legal residents will be forced to leave the United States and their families unless a temporary extension is granted. The Senate should act quickly to pass this legislation and send it to my desk for signature.
lets see what happens.