I rise in opposition to amendment No. 48 offered by our distinguished colleague. the majority leader. Jim WRIGHT. This amendment. although offered in good faith and good will. would be unworkable and would have an unfair result. It would place a special burden on those undocumented workers seeking legalization to permanentresident status. that is not placed on others who are applicants for permanentresident status. The amendment would require eligible undocumented workers to remain in a temporary status for 1 year. During this year. applicants in an unspecified manner would have to acquire an unspecified level of competency in the English language. Other applicants for permanent residence are not required to pass such a test.
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