Mr. President. the joint resolution would permit the immigration authorities and the State De: partment to waive certain requirements with respect to entry at this time of certain individuals from Latvia and other Baltic countries. who came to this country without visas. but who are otherwise eligible to apply for an adjustment of status under the Refugee Relief Act. The joint resolution would enable the immigration authorities to allow them to apply in this country for the benefits of the Refugee Act. These persons are all bona fide refugees. but in the absence of the provisions of the joint resolution they would have to return to Europe in order to apply for entry. The joint resolution is not opposed by the immigration authorities or the State Department.
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