A bill to grant certain nationals of Italy and the spouses, children, and parents of such nationals status as permanent residents of the United States.

Summary

Grants, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, priority status for an immigrant visa to any alien who is a resident of the Friuli region of Italy and whose residence or place of business was destroyed in the earthquake that occurred on May 6, 1976. Grants an immigrant visa to an alien spouse, child, or parent of such Italian national if such relative is not in the United States and resides with such Italian national. Requires all persons covered by this Act to apply for such visas within one year after the enactment of this Act. Makes their entrance not chargeable against any immigration quota.

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Timeline

1. 24 August 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 August 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 August 1976

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Sponsors

• Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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