Speaker. with regard to the pending legislation before this committee. H. R. 6481. providing for emergency immigration to the United States. I rise in support of this bill. As I understand this legislation. the various classes of immigrants who would be considered under this bill include the following: Persons of German ethnic origin but born in Communistcontrolled Europe who have been expelled from their homelands and are now living in free Germany or Austria. Italian nationals. Greek nationals. Dutch nationals. refugees from Communistdominated Europe now living in free Germany or Austria. refugees residing elsewhere in Europe. people who were in a pipeline status when the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 terminated. former members of General Andres Polish Army now living in Great Britain. European refugees from Communist China. Portuguese nationals. and certain orphans. The bill also provides for adjustment of the status of individuals now in the United States. admitted here as temporary visitors and unable to return to their countries of origin. Such persons may be reclassified as immigrants if otherwise eligible under one of the foregoing classes. Persons receiving visas under this legislation must have assurances from some American citizen that they will not cause a displacement in employment and that they will have adequate guaranties as to not being a public charge and as to housing. These Immigrants are to receive thorough investigations before receiving visas under this legislation. They are also required to sign a statement agreeing to abide by the terms of their employment by their sponsor or other guarantor. Mr.
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