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H.R. 2915 (101st)

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989

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Introduced

17 July 1989

Last action

20 July 1989 · Committee

Status

See H.R.2712.

Sponsors

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

26 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain nationals of the People's Republic of China entitled to deferral of enforced departure to adjust to temporary U.S. resident status. Allows such persons to work in the United States. Waives the foreign (home country) residence requirement for certain Chinese students and exchange visitors applying for temporary resident status. Requires the Attorney General to disseminate program information.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 July 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 July 1989

    Committee

    See H.R.2929.

    Source: Committee

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