This amounts to fairly formidable training that the doctor has had. yet he is unable to 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 that Dr. Lekkas has spent here has not counted toward his required time for naturalization purposes due to the fact that he has been under the exchange visitor program. Dr. Lekkas has in fact spent nearly 10 years in this country. yet has several more years to go before he can complete the requirements of the law. It is for this reason that I am introducing a bill which would have the effect of holding that his time in the country will be considered in compliance with section 316 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as it relates to residence and physical presence. The bill follows: H.R. A bill for the relief of Dr. Peter K. Lekkas Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That. for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Peter K. Lekkas. doctor of medicine. shall be held and considered to have complied with the requirements of section 316 of that Act as they relate to residence and physical presence.
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