Speech #890304842

Aid to Developing Countries to Increase Opportunities for Professional and Skilled Persons-$5 million is authorized. in a new Title X which would be added to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. to support experimental projects aimed at improved utilization of professional and skilled nationals in developing countries. and better opportunities for career development. D. Limited Programs to Take Account of Needs of Developing Countries in our Immigration Policy. In Addition to Our Own NeedsThe President is authorized to enter bilateral agreements with particular developing countries which are themselves making substantial efforts to attack the causes of the brain drain. Such agreement shall relate to such categories of needed professional and skilled persons as he deems advisable. and provide one or more or the following: (1) That some or all students from such country come to the United States for studyIng purposes under visas which require them to return to their homelands for two years before becoming eligible for permanent residence in the United States. subject to waiver in hardship and other special cases. (2) That immigration of certain professional or skilled persons to the United States be restricted. in cases where their home country has a very severe need for their services. where there is substantial evidence that these services will be effectively utilized. and those affected will have good opportunities for career development. (3) That the United States will support contracts entered into between developing countries and their nationals imposing reasonable conditions relating to their return home after a stay in the United States. by denying immigrant visas to those who violate reasonable conditions in such contracts. (4) That there be established an immigration review panel composed of appropriate officials of the United States and the contracting country to consult on matters relating to the administration of such agreements and to advise on individual cases which may arise. In all cases. special consideration would have to be given to political refugees barred from return due to the character of their home government. It has long disturbed me that the number of Asian students who move here permanently is at least equal to the number that we give advanced training in our aid program. This effectively cancels out one major part of our foreign assistance effort.