The current cutoff date for nonquota status in preferences 2 and 3 is July 1. 1961. while in preference 4 it is March 31. 1954. Thus the parents and unmarried children of U.S. citizens. If registered prior to July 1. 1961. are being admitted. while brothers and sisters of the same family are denied entry if registered any time after March 31. 1954. I propose to extend the cutoff date for nonquota status in preference 4 from March 31. 1954. to January 1. 1958. Mr. Speaker. there is clearly a compelling need to reunite these families. I can see no reason for these unfortunate people to have to await the lengthy deliberations accompanying a complete overhaul of our immigration law.
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