However. when the Callahans attempted to return to the United States. Mrs. Callahans visa request was denied due to a conviction for possession of a small amount of marijuana that occurred in 1976. Although Mrs. Callahan has served out her sentence of probation and the Korean Government has expunged the offense from her record. subsequent appeals on her behalf have been denied and all cxisting administrative remedies available to Mrs. Callahan have been exhausted. For many years Mr. Callahan has sought to bring his wife and child back to his home in Massachusetts. but because of the rigidity of the immigration exclusion provisions of the law has been unable to do so. Mr. President. the Senate passed this bill in the 99th Congress. and rarely have I known of a case that merits private legislation as this bill for the relief of Kil Joon Yu Callahan. I urge my colleagues to read the report filed by the Senate Judiciary Committee outlining the merits of this case and I hope the House Judiciary Committee will finally give it the consideration it deserves. The bill was considered. ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. read the third time. and passed as follows: S. 423 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That. not. withstanding section 212(a)(23) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Kil Joon Yu Callahan may be issued a visa and admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Act. SEC. 2. The foregoing exemption shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
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