Mr. President. this joint resolution grants to 20 children adopted or to be adopted by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents the status of nonquota immigrants or third preferance status. In six of these cases. minority is preserved. The joint resolution also preserves nonquota or third preference status in behalf of three persons. to which they would normally be entitled were it not for the fact that they have reached their majority. The joint resolution further provides for the admission of one person for the purpose of marriage to her citizen fiance. and her minor child. Provision is made for an adjustment of their status to that of lawful resident aliens if the marriage occurs within 3 months after admission to this country.
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