legislation that completes our longpostponed job. It will codify for visiting Chinese students the shortterm protections of the Executive order issued by the President in the spring of 1990. It would allow the students to remain safely in this country until January 1. 1994. during which time they may change or adjust their status as immigration numbers become available. Appropriate work and travel authorization and documentation are also provided for. But more importantly for these young proponents of freedom. and for those in China who derive renewed hope from the fate of their compatriots in America. it will allow Chinese students in this country to make concrete plans for their futures: If by October 1. 1993. the President has not certified to Congress that it is safe for them to return to their homeland. then these students. the cream of Chinese society. will have the right to apply for temporary resident satus. the first step to becoming American citizens.
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