Until 1990. the problem confronted employees of all international organizations located in the United States. Amendments to the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act passed in 1990 and 1997 resolved this situation to a large degree for G4 visa employees of international organizations and their dependents. These amendments provide G4 visa holders with the opportunity to obtain special immigrant status for adults if they have lived in the United States for 15 years. and for children if they have lived in this country for 7 years. based upon certain other conditions. The provisions of these amendments apply to nonU.S. civilians employed by all international organizations located in the United States except for NATO. Presently there is no executive order that defines NATO as an international organization in the United States. and due to their NATO status. additional legislation is required to enable 1992 civilians to benefit from the privilege accorded to 04 visa holders. These are employees such as those of the United Nations.
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