H.R. 2265 (100th): Amerasian Immigration Amendments of 1987

Introduced:
May 04, 1987 (100th Congress, 1987–1988)
Sponsor:
Rep. Stewart McKinney [R-CT4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 4, 1987, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 04, 1987
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of certain Amerasian children.

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5/4/1987--Introduced.
Amerasian Immigration Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the preferential admissions of certain Amerasian persons to: (1) eliminate the birth cut-off date; (2) include Amerasians born in the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan; (3) permit church or civil group sponsors; (4) reduce the sponsorship period from five years to two years; (5) permit the admission of mothers of minor children; and (6) permit the admission of certain pre-1950 cases from Korea.

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