Word: nonquota
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...characteristically complex language, the section provides that "the status of an alien who was lawfully admitted to the United States a bona fide nonimmigrant...may be adjusted by the Attorney General...to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence as a quota immigrant or as a nonquota immigrant...if the alien makes application for adjustment (and if) a quota or nonquota visa is immediately available to him at the time of his application for adjustment (and if such a visa) is immediately available to him at the time his application is approved...Any alien who shall file...