But because of the erroneous understatement of their ages on their official documents they cannot now establish their eligibility for their social security benefits despite their contributions to the social security trust fund. Mr. President. many of these victims would like to take some action to amend their immigration record. However. understandably. they are afraid of repercussions. They still fear deportation or loss of citizenship. For most this risk is much too high. The legislation that the Senator from Pennsylvania and I are introducing today will afford them the opportunity to establish their correct age so that they may be eligible with their peer age group to collect the social security benefits which they are actually entitled to. The bill would permit procedures for administrative correction of immigration records. The person would have to apply to the Attorney General for the issuance of a corrected certificate of naturalization bearing the correct birth date. If the Attorney General determines that a corrected certificate of naturalization is in order. this document would constitute evidence of a citizens birth date and could be used for the administration of any U.S. law. The measure contains safeguards against fraudulent practices while at the same time advancing its humanitarian purposes. Mr.
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