To amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize enlistment of certain aliens in the National Guard and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for adjustment of status of aliens so enlisting.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of each military department concerned to accept for original enlistment in the Army or Air National Guard certain aliens not already admitted for permanent residence in the United States if the personnel strength of the Guard is less than 90 percent of its authorized strength at the time. Requires such aliens, in addition to taking a military-service oath, to declare an intention to become citizens of the United States. Voids such an enlistment under certain conditions. Limits the number of aliens permitted to be so enlisted to 3,000 during any fiscal year. Authorizes the President to increase such number as appropriate. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to adjust to a temporary lawfully-admitted status any alien who: (1) is an enlisted member of the Army or Air National Guard; (2) is otherwise admissible as an immigrant; (3) has not been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors in the United States; (4) has not assisted in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group; and (5) was in the United States as of the enactment of this Act and has resided continuously in the United States since such date. Requires any spouse or child of such alien to satisfy such requirements (except for the enlistment requirement) in order to have his or her status adjusted. Provides for the termination of the temporary lawfully-admitted status of such aliens under specified conditions. Authorizes an alien who completes at least six years of honorable service in the Guard to apply for a certificate of adjustment to permanent resident of the United States. Provides identical adjustment for the spouse and child of such alien if the alien so qualifies. Provides for the waiver of: (1) the six-year service requirement under certain conditions; and (2) numerical limitations and certain grounds for exclusion from permanent-status consideration under the Immigration and Nationality Act for aliens covered under this Act. Provides an expedited naturalization procedure for an alien who is granted lawful permanent residence under this Act and who reenlists in the Army or Air National Guard for an additional term of six years.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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2. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 8 February 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

   Source: Committee

5. 8 February 1990

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

6. 12 February 1990

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

7. 27 February 1990

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Veterans' Affairs, INS.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
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