S 2198 · 96th Congress · Immigration

A bill for the relief of certain aliens distressed as the result of a natural calamity, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-01-22· Sponsored by Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes 2,000 special nonquota immigrant visas for Portuguese citizens or nationals (and their accompanying dependents) displaced by the earthquake in the Azores Islands on January 1, 1980. Exempts such aliens from nonimmigrant visas fees.…

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