RELOCATION OF SCIENTISTS.

SEC. 1304. RELOCATION OF SCIENTISTS. (a) Reinstatement of Classification Authority.—Section 4 of the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 (Public Law 102509; 106 Stat. 3316; 8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: “(d) Duration of Authority.—The authority under subsection (a) shall be in effect during the following periods: “(1) The period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 4 years after such date. “(2) The period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Security Assistance Act of 2002 and ending 4 years after such date.”. (b) Limitation on Number of Scientists Eligible for Visas Under Authority.—Section 4(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by striking “750” and inserting “950”. 116 STAT. 1437 (c) Limitation on Eligibility.—Section 4(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “A scientist is not eligible for designation under this subsection if the scientist has previously been granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)).”. (d) Consultation Requirement—The Attorney General shall 8USC 1153note, consult with the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other appropriate agencies of the United States regarding— (1) previous experience in implementing the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992; and (2) any changes that those officials would recommend in the regulations prescribed under that Act.