Mr. Speaker. since the 1965 amendments to the immigration law became effective. there has been a decline in immigration from Ireland. Although visas are currently available in Ireland. some provisions of law make it difficult for the Irish to qualify for immigrant visas. I am. and have been. most disturbed by the decline in immigration from Ireland. and I have. therefore. introduced H.R. 10618 to resolve the situation. I am pleased to say that my distinguished colleague from New Jersey . who is also ranking Republican member of the Judiciary Committees Immigration Subcommittee. Joined me in introducing. this bipartisan legislation. Our bill meets the need as it exists todaya need to keep the avenues of immigration to the United States open and thus bridge the gap until intending Irish immigrants will be able to meet the criteria for all immigrants. no matter from where they come. H.R. 10618 proposes that unused visa numbers from fiscal year 1968 be returned to those countries which were unable to make use of them because of the new strict requirements in the law. Applicants for such visas will not be subject to the restrictive labor certification and system of preferences. Mr. Speaker.
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