legislation: 101-hr-4230

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101-hr-4230 101 hr 4230 Selected Immigrant Act of 1990 Immigration 1990-03-08 1990-03-19 See H.R.4300. House Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-19] NY D E000179 2 Selected Immigrant Act of 1990 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish: (1) a fiscal year 100,000 worldwide U.S. immigration limitation; and (2) a fiscal year 12,000 foreign country limitation (Northern Ireland to be treated as a separate foreign state for such purpose). Establishes a ten fiscal year (beginning with FY 1991) priority for immigrants from countries adversely affected by Public Law 89-236 and from other underrepresented countries. Establishes a preference immigration point system based on: (1) age; (2) occupational demand; (3) occupational training and work experience; (4) prearranged U.S. employment; (5) education; and (6) knowledge of U.S. government and history. Reduces the naturalization waiting period from five years to three years. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to the Congress on the immigration impact of this Act. 2025-08-26T17:28:04Z  

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