Speech #980216081

The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 53 offered by Mr. MITCHELL: Page 95. strike out lines 8 through 16 and insert in lieu thereof the following: "(6)(A) The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who is apprehended before the end of the application period described in subsection (a)(1) and who can establish a nonfrivolous case of eligibility to have his status adjusted under subsection (a) (but for the fact that he may not apply for such adjustment until such period). until the alien has had a reasonable opportunity to complete the filing of an application for adjustment during the period. the alien"(I) may not be deported or excluded. and "(ii) shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an employment authorized endorsement or other appropriate work permit. "(B) The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who presents a nonfrivolous application for adjustment of status under subsection (a) during such application period. and until a final determination on the application has been made in accordance with this section. the alien"(i) may not be deported or excluded. and "(ii) shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an employment authorized endorsement or other appropriate work permit. "(C) The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who is apprehended before the end of such application period. the alien shall be advised that"(i) the alien may be eligible to have his status adjusted under this section. "(ii) an alien who can establish a nonfrivoIous case of eligibility for such adjustment under this section shall not be deported or excluded until a final determination on the application has been made In accordance with this section. and "(iii) the alien may contact such voluntary agencies. or other qualified State. local. and community organizations. as are designated by the Attorney General. for assistance In determining whether or not the alien has a nonfrivolous case for adjustment of status under this section. The Attorney General shall make available a list of voluntary agencies or other qualified organization to such aliens.