Mr. President. I rise in support of Senator CHAFEEs amendment to H.R. 1777 which would waive the continuous residency requirement for the spouse and children of a qualified applicant for legalization under the Immigration Reform and Control Act [IRCA] of 1986. The objective of Senator CHArvs amendment is similar to that of my resolution. Senate Joint Resolution 131. which I introduced on May 19. 1987. Senate Joint Resolution 131 urged the Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS] to adopt a uniform national policy to provide relief from deportation for ineligible family members. and work authorization where appropriate. to assure family unity. Although INS regulations implementing IRCA clarify that INS district directors have authority to exercise their discretion to prevent their deportation of ineligible family members where there is a humanitarian need. a legislative solution to this problem appears necessary in order to obtain a uniform national policy. Mr. President. the day after I introduced my resolution I. along with my colleagues from California.
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