Moreover. the doctor was unable to find employment for his highly developed skills in the Philippines. After a year of this futility. and wanting to have his childs surgical operation in a U.S. medical center. the Santillanos applied for reentry. The 2year waiting requirement was waived on the basis of hardship to the child. and they arrived back in the United States on May 8. 1965. with an immigrant visa. Dr. Santillano has been well trained in pathology and there is a critical shortage of pathologists in the United States. yet he cannot register with the Missouri State Medical Board because of his citizenship status. This would be a matter which might properly be characterized as a State matter except that the time Dr. Santillano spent here as a student exchange visitor has not counted toward the 3 years of time required for naturalization purposes. Dr. Santillano has in fact spent over 5 years in this country. yet has several more years to go before he can complete the requirements of the law and practice medicine. It is for this reason that I am introducing a bill which would have the effect of holding that the time he spent in this country as an exchange student will be considered in compliance with section 316 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as it relates to residence and physical presence.
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