Adjustments relating to permits for alien crewmen to land temporarily in the United States

Section 252(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1282(a)) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by striking he may, in his discretion, and inserting the officer may; and (B) by striking a period of time, in any event, not to exceed and inserting the period during which such crewman is in possession of a valid, unexpired visa issued pursuant to such paragraph, if such officer is satisfied the crewman intends to depart; and (2) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: (1) on the vessel or aircraft on which such crewman arrived; or (2) on a vessel or aircraft other than the vessel or aircraft on which such crewman arrived..