Speaker. I wish to bring to the attention of the House a significant development regarding aliens in the United States. Since the Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality has commenced extensive hearings on legislation affecting immigration from the Western Hemisphere. the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. the Honorable PETER W. RODINO. JR.. has requested the Immigration and Naturalization Service to defer deportation of natives of the Western Hemisphere who are the parents. spouses. and children of citizens of the United States. the unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. and the spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. This action which was brought about by an exchange of letters between Chairman RODinO and the Acting Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service will eliminate the separation of families and alleviate much hardship. Many of these people will be eligible to have their status adjusted to that of lawfully resident aliens when H.R. 982. which is scheduled for floor action this week. becomes law. The remainder of them will likewise be able to adjust their status when legislation is enacted providing the same treatment for aliens from the Western Hemisphere as is presently available to those from the Eastern Hemisphere. I am hopeful that that legislation will also be enacted in the current session of the Congress. The exchange of correspondence and the operating instructions are printed below and you will note that these persons will be authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept employment. Regional Commisloner: Burlington. Vermont.
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