Selection of displaced persons: The selection of displaced persons would have to be made without discrimination in favor of or against a race. religion. or national origin. and the Commission would have to insure equitable opportunity for resettlement to displaced persons of all races. religions. and national origins. Fifth. Preferences and priorities: (a) The provision that 40 percent of all visas issued to displaced persons be reserved exclusively for certain nationalities and 30 percent for farmers would be eliminated. and agricultural pursuits would be listed with other occupational Preferences. (b) The requirement of assurances of employment and housing would be retained. (c) The incamp priority would be eliminated. Sixth. Charge against future quotas: Visas issued under the act would continue to be charged against future quotas. with the provision that not more than 25 percent of future quotas could be used for displaced persons for the next five fiscal years. but in any fiscal year thereafter up to 50 percent of any quota could be so used. Seventh. Persons ineligible for visa issuance: Persons who advocated or assisted in the persecution of any person because of race. religion. or national origin would be added to those to whom no visas could be issued under the act. Eighth. Displaced persons in the United States: The eligibility date for the adjustment of status of displaced persons already in the United States would be advanced from April 1. 1948. to April 1. 1949.
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