Speech #700031425

I agree with the Senator. The amendments of the Committee on Immigration were. on page 1. line 7. after the word " grant." to strike out" nonquota " and insert "a preference In the issuance of". in line 9. after the word " aliens." to insert " in the same manner as if such aliens were specifically described in section 6 (a) (1) of the said act". in line 11. after the word "wife." to strike out "or husband ". on page 2. line 2. before the word " intention." to strike out " or her" . on page 2. line 4. after the date "July 1." to strike out "1924" and insert " 1927". in the same line. after the word " citizenship." to insert "provided that such wife and such alien were married prior to the enactment of this joint resolution ". in line 8. before the word "intention." to strike out "or her" : in line 11. after the date " July 1." to strike out "1924" and insert "1927." and in line 12. before the word " inmigration." to strike out " nonquota." so as to make the joint resolution read: Resolved. etc.. That on and after the passage of this joint resolution. on application by declarants In the manner provided for the making of application by citizens for the admission of relatives in the immigration act of 1924. American consuls are hereby authorized and directed to grant a preference in the issuance of immigration visas to the following classes of otherwise admissible aliens in the same manner as if such aliens were specifically described in section 6 (a) (1) of the said act: (1) The wife of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence In the United States who declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States subsequent to July 1. 1921. and prior to July 1. 1927. and who is eligible for citizenship. provided that such wife and such alien were married prior to the enactment of this joint resolution. (2) an unmarried child under 18 years of age of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who declared his Intention to become a citizen of the United States subsequent to July 1. 1921. and prior to July 1. 1927. and who is eligible for citizenship. Applications for such immigration visas by reason of this relationship must be made within one year after the passage of this resolution. The Secretary of State. with the approval of the Secretary of Labor. shall issue such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for carrying into effect the purpose of this resolution under the general provisions of the immigration act of 1924. The amendinents were agreed to. The joint resolution was reported to the Senate as amended. and the amendments were concurred in. The joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. read the third time. and passed. The title was amended so as to read: "Joint resolution to grant a preference to the wives and minor children of alien declarants in the issuance of immigration visas."