jun 27, 1952 - Immigration and Nationality Act is Passed
Description:
The law assigns immigration quotas to Asian nations, thereby allowing their nationals to immigrate to the U.S. It also establishes that U.S. consular officers will screen foreign nationals for admissibility to the United States and not issue visas to individuals found inadmissible. (Change: allowing immigration from Asian nations) (Continuity: attempting to keep undesirables out)Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 27, 1952
Now
~ 73 years ago