I wish to compliment the committee on this bill. and especially to refer to page 4 of the report of the committee. On page 4 of the report of the committee there is this comment: Without making the provisions of H. R. 3001 retroactive. the committee has agreed to express its belief that the Secretary of State and the Attorney General in cooperation with the Foreign Skilled Personnel Board would have the opportunity. under the terms of this bill. to adjust the immigration status of such aliens. many of whom perform at this time very valuable work in the fields of education. medicine. national security and defense. technical progress. etc. I am glad to say that it is the intent of the committee. as stated in this particular excerpt that I have read. that the Attorney General. in the administration of this act. will issue a special regulation or regulations. These regulations will cover the particular persons stated in this excerpt and will permit persons qualified as specialists. who are already in this country under various temporary permits. particularly students. and for example. nuns or people in religious orders engaged in educational pursuits. to remain in this country. May I say further that I believe it is a good thing. because I feel it will make foreign students. who are now in the country learning certain specialties outlined in this bill. feel that there is a place for them in this country if they desire to remain. This provision assures them that they will not be summarily deported because they publicly made such an election or tried for permanent Immigration when they are on a student status. but can remain here permanently when they have or succeed in obtaining such qualifications or special skills encompassed by this act. It is a pleasure to know the Members of the House Legislative Committee agree with this interpretation of the meaning of the provisions of the act.
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