Under current law. we allow an English exemption for those who are physcially unable to learn English and for those who are over 50 years old and have been permanent resident aliens living in the United States for at least 20 years. My bill. like these current exemptions. would affect only the English requirement. All applications for citizenship still would have to pass the educational requirementsdemonstrating adequate knowledge r f U.S. history and government. The Immigration and Naturalization Service estimates that this change could only affect roughly 3.200 of the 166.000 persons who become naturalized citizens every year. This amendment should have no significant budgetary impact. since permanent resident aliens are eligible for the same benefits as citizens. However. amending the requirements as I propose today will help elderly people achieve their lifelong dreams of becoming Americans.
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