The bill for the relief of certain aliens distressed as the result of natural calamity in the Azores Islands. and for other purposes. introduced by Mr. PASTORE. was received. read twice by its title. referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. and ordered to be printed in the RECORD. as follows: Be it enacted. etc.. That. notwithstanding the provisions of any other law. there are hereby authorized to be issued 1.500 special nonquota immigrant visas to aliens. specified in section 2 of this act. seeking to enter the United States as immigrants. and to their spouses and their unmarried sons or daughters under 21 years of age. including stepsons or stepdaughters. and sons or daughters adopted prior to July 1. 1953. if accompanying them. SEC. 2. Visas authorized to be issued under this act shall be issued only to nationals or citizens of Portugal who. because of natural calamity in the Azores Islands subsequent to January 1. 1958. are out of their usual place of abode in such islands and unable to return thereto. and who are in urgent needc of assistance for the essentials of life. SEC. 3. Visas authorized by this act may be issued by consular officers as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act in accordance with the provisions of section 221 of that act: Provided. That each such alien is found to be eligible to be issued an immigrant visa and to be admitted to the United States under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act: Provided further. That a quota number is not available to such alien at the time of his application for a visa. SEC. 4. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this act. the definitions contained in section 101 (a) and (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall apply in the administration of this act.
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