It would grant permanent residence to certain foreign nationals who have either: First. served honorably for 12 years in the U.S. Armed Forces. or second. served honorably for 6 years. and agreed to serve for another 6 years. By granting this benefit. we encourage the most qualified foreign members of our military service to proceed in their military careers. and we give them the opportunity to advance into the highest level of the military for which they qualify. There are two major limitations on this benefit: First. an annual numerical limitation. and second. a requirement that the appropriate military department request that the particular alien receive the immigration status. I should add that the administration strongly supports the bill. Mr.
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