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Schumer visa

Schumer visa
 n.— «A growing number of Congress members are attempting to pull the plug on their efforts to secure highly prized diversity visas. The application period for the visas, commonly referred to as Schumer Visas, runs until Dec. 4.» —“Visa in the crosshairs” by Ray O’Hanlon Irish Echo (New York City) Oct. 26, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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