First Preference - Include unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens.. Second Preference- Spouses... Third Preference- Includes members of the professions, scientists, and artists.... Fourth Preference- Married sons and daughters.. Fifth Preference- Brothers and sisters.... Sixth Preference- Skilled or unskilled persons who are able to fill labor shortages in the United States Seventh Preference- Refugees 1) who are uprooted from their homes because of natural calamity 2) who, because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinions have fled from a Communist- dominated country..."
- Summary of Public Law 89-236, Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives, 89th Congress