To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States.
Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set worldwide levels for family-based, employment-based, and independent immigrants. Revises the visa preference system for such immigrants.
Establishes a Select Review Commission on Legal Immigration Reform to review the impact of this Act and report its conclusions to the President and the Congress. Terminates the Commission on the due date of the report, but allows it to function through FY 1993 as necessary.
Provides a temporary stay of deportation and work authorization for qualified spouses and children of legalized aliens.
Shortens the usual period of lawful permanent residence for naturalization.
Waives certain naturalization requirements for Philippine natives who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
Laid on the table. See S. 358 for further action.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
For Further Action See H.R.4300.
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