We must allow them to remain here until they can return home safely. President Bush has taken an admirable and compassionate step by staying departures for 1 year. but more needs to be done. That is why Senator CRANSTON and I are today introducing the Emergency Chinese Visitor Immigration Act of 1989. It is very similar to a bill being introduced in the House by Representative NANCY PELOSI. The measure would do what Chinese students have asked for: It would give each visitor the flexibility to seek an immigration status that suits his or her individual needs. Our bill would permit the students to petition for changes in their nonimmigrant visa status and allow them to apply for permanent residency. It affords them the opportunity to seek visa types for which they may be eligiblesomething they cannot do if they choose to accept the "legal limbo" of President Bushs grace period. Under President Bushs plan. Chinese students here on nonimmigrant visasas most arewill not have to depart upon expiration of their visasat least not until next Juneif they seek protection under the administrations "deferred departure" program.
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