Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" an alien (and accompanying spouse and children) having a foreign residence (with no intention of abandoning such residence) coming to the United States temporarily to study full-time at a vocational, language, or other non-academic institution approved by the Attorney General. Redefines the definition of "child" to include: (1) a child legitimated before the age of 18; (2) an illegitimate child through whom, or on whose behalf, a status or benefit under such Act is sought by virtue of the relationship to its natural father; (3) a child adopted before the age of 16; and (4) an orphan under the age of 16. Excludes adultery from the determination of good moral character for the purposes of such Act. Provides that aliens seeking admission within five years of the date of their deportation or removal shall be ineligible for admission into the United States (presently no time limit on excludability). Exempts specified aliens with medical specialties practicing in the United States as of January 9, 1977, from alien exclusion provisions. Repeals cert…