However. many occupations on this list are unfilled chronically in certain labor market areas. These are jobs traditionally filled by aliens who are natives of Western and Northern European countries. Immigration from these countries decreased sharply upon the enactment of the 1965 act. A determination of labor needs on the basis of local labor market areas and provision for additional numbers in the sixth preference should help to increase immigration from countries which previously enjoyed high annual quotas. The bill would create a select commission on nationality and naturalization to make a full and complete study of naturalization. In light of Federal Court decisions in recent years. it is apparent that extensive revision of the naturalization provisions is necessary. Under the current immigration law. when a petition is filed to accord third or sixth preference status to an alien. the Attorney General is authorized to consult with the Department of Labor. The bill contains a provision which would authorize the Attorney General to consult with other appropriate agencies of the Government. in addition to the Department of Labor. This proposed change is necessary particularly in the case of third preference petitions.
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