legislation: 96-hr-8431

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96-hr-8431 96 hr 8431 A bill for the relief of certain natives of the Philippines who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Immigration 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] HI D A000069 0 Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to aliens who are natives of the Philippines (and their families) who served with and were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces in World War II when such visas are not immediately available under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Exempts such aliens from certain visa fees. Provides that such aliens in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa after enactment of this Act may have their status adjusted to that of an immigrant, and that such status adjustment shall be made without regard to certain foreign residency requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:26Z  

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