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S. 2960, The Refugee Opportunity Act

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S. 2960 would exempt aliens who are admitted as refugees or granted asylum and are employed overseas by the Federal Government from the 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 1/28/2010: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee3/26/2010: Placed on the Judiciary.Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
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