Even in this instance. a case must be proved. Much of the same reasoning can be applied to the exchange visitor program. The private bills which I am introducing reflect what I feel could be the application of this reasoning to the strict terms of the law requiring a residence outside the United States for a period of 2 years before one is eligible to apply for permanent residence visa. Indeed. some exceptions have been developed in two specific areas. one where the foreign residence requirement would create an extreme hardship on a citizen of this country or an alien here on a permanent resident visa. or second. where a governmental agency will sponsor the individual because of the need for him in that agencys work. Two of the private bills that I am introducing are for the relief of Dr. Masashi Kawasaki and for the relief of Dr.