An Act to authorize the creation of a record of admission for permanent residence in the cases of certain refugees from Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, and to amend the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 to extend the period during which refugee assistance may be provided, and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the Attorney General to change the status of any alien refugee from Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia paroled into the United States after March 31, 1975, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, who has been physically present in the United States for at least two years and is not yet a permanent resident alien to that of permanent resident alien if such refugee qualifies as an admissible immigrant under such Act. Disqualifies from the provisions of this Act those persons who ordered, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person because of race, religion, or political opinion. Admits individuals under this Act without regard to immigration quotas.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 29 October 1977

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 10 October 1977

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 June 1977

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