Nat,

Take it easy and don't be too naive to blame the advisor for everything. Things have changed after 911. Remember!!! most of the hijackers were F1 student. They're changing laws left and right in the name of National Security. That's his/her job, cannot blame for doing it honestly. What do you expect that she/he become crook ,dishonest like us, Nepali ? Be thankful that they atleast allow you in, if you're not pleased with the situation, LEAVE. Please be aware, this is a free country.

Technically, the advisor is right if you work more than 20 hours, you're breaking the law. So think about it.

My 2 cents.