I see concerns and feel the same way myself. I was talking to our local D.P.E. and he says its just the tip of the iceberg.
Today FAA came out with new ruling that no addtional FAA rating can be added on to an FAA licence issued on the basis of foreing licence conversion!
I know it doesnt sound too bad, but all the wannabes out there hoping to do their FAA IR will have to do a full/stand alone PPL before you can take the FAA IR flight test. Also you cannot be issued with seaplane rating unless you hold a full FAA PPL.
Of course this also is temporary and in effect until further notice.
I hope things doesnt get any worse.
-Jatin