Having been so endowed as temporary residents of this country. they would be entitled to the full protection of the laws of this country. and they would be entitled to work in this country legally. During that time if they desire to be permanent residents and make their permanent lot in the U.S. of America. it would permit them to apply for permanent residency and to qualify for it. The amendment would set up four qualifications. not difficult to meet but sufficient to test the sincerity and the seriousness of purpose of the immigrant who would cast his or her lot with us and with our Nation for the rest of his or her life. First. the applicant would have to demonstrate. as immigrants to this country are expected to demonstrate. that he is not likely to become a ward upon the State. that he is employable and that he is able and willing to work. The second qualification is that he has not been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or habitually convicted of misdemeanors during that 2 years. The third qualification is that the individual is at least attempting to learn rudimentary English.
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