In response to many inquiries. I would like to provide the following information concerning the 7.600 Iranians who have entered the United States since our Embassy was seized in midNovember. Approximately 1.200 Iranians have entered the United States on student visas. good for up to 48 months. 3.000 to 4.000 have entered on tourist visas and 200300 on business visas. issued for varying periods of time based largely on information supplied to U.S. consular officials by the entering Iranians. Tourist and business visas may be extended by immigration officials if an Iranian can show that a longer stay is necessary. Finally. 1.000 Iranians have been admitted as "returning residents." These individuals have previously been issued permanent resident visas and have returned to the United States after business or pleasure trips to Iran or other countries. Mr. Speaker. since the Whittaker resolution was first introduced on January 22. many Members have indicated that they have been receiving complaints from concerned constituents. including relatives of hostages. who simply cannot make any sense out of a situation that allows Iranian nationals freedom of entry and movement within the United States while the same courtesy is being denied to Americans in Iran.
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