HR 2966 · 101th Congress · Immigration

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-21· Sponsored by Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.(1989-07-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment to temporary or permanent resident status, or change to another nonimmigrant status, of certain nonimmigrant (student, exchange visitor) nationals of the People's Republic of China. (Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for "J" visa exchange visitors.) Authorizes such persons to travel abroad and to work in the United States. Establishes a deferred departure period for such persons through June 5, 1993. Authorizes the Attorney General as of June 5, 1990, to terminate such deferred departure if the President certifies to the Congress that conditions in China have changed.…

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10 Democrats10 Republicans