Immigration Procedures for War Veterans' Fiancées, 1946-06-29

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_20_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter discusses the immigration process for Erika dz. Feldberts from Latvia, who is engaged to a US Army Lieutenant. It mentions the GI Sweetheart Bill signed by President Truman allowing foreign girls engaged to war veterans to enter the country to be married. It explains that visitors' visas will be issued for three months by consuls, and regulations are being set up for the process, including posting a bond upon entry. The letter requests a copy of the law and guidance on who to contact for further information.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-29

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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