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Bill· SS. 776 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1981
Immigration and National Security Act of 1981 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) increase the size of the Border Patrol and improve its technology and equipment; (2) establish an alien identification card system; and (3) report to the President and Congress regarding such matters within one year of enactment of this Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit annual immigration to 350,000 (presently 270,000). Gives admission priority to immediate family members. Provides that in an emergency the President may, after appropriate consultation with Congress, reallocate available immigrant visas or use visas available for the succeeding fiscal year. Requires the President to report annually to Congress concerning the projected number of admissions (including immediate relatives, refugees, parolees, and immigrants). Requires such report to include a determination by the Secretary of Labor regarding the effect of such admissions on U.S. employment. Revises asylum provisions to: (1) require an applicant to show the qualifying conditions (of persecution) that existed prior to departure from his or her country; (2) define "entry into the United States" for an applicant involved in an exclusion or deportation proceeding; and (3) direct the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Health and Human Services, to prepare plans for processing applicants, including establishing reception centers outside the United States. Restricts the exercise of the Attorney General's parole authority to a case-by-case basis. Authorizes the Attorney General to permit certain aliens who entered the United States illegally before January 1, 1978, to remain as immigrants. Prohibits the knowing employment of illegal aliens. Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Directs the Attorney General: (1) to include such enforcement efforts in his annual report; and (2) in cooperation with the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services develop a phased prevention program whose main elements include affirmation of U.S. citizenship, verification of social security records, and issuance of new social security cards. Directs the Attorney General to prescribe a uniform schedule of immigration-related fees and charges. Authorizes necessary appropriations.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 55 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1981
Directs the President to declare Douglas Clyde Macintosh an honorary U.S. citizen (posthumously).
Bill· HRH.R. 2782 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1981
Immigration and National Security Act of 1981 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) increase the size of the Border Patrol and improve its technology and equipment; (2) establish an alien identification card system; and (3) report to the President and Congress regarding such matters within one year of enactment of this Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit annual immigration to 350,000 (presently 270,000). Gives admission priority to immediate family members. Provides that in an emergency the President may, after appropriate consultation with Congress, reallocate available immigrant visas or use visas available for the succeeding fiscal year. Requires the President to report annually to Congress concerning the projected number of admissions (including immediate relatives, refugees, parolees, and immigrants). Requires such report to include a determination by the Secretary of Labor regarding the effect of such admissions on U.S. employment. Revises asylum provisions to: (1) require an applicant to show that qualifying conditions (of persecution) existed prior to departure from his or her country; (2) define "entry into the United States" for an applicant involved in an exclusion or deportation proceeding; and (3) direct the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Health and Human Services, to prepare plans for processing applicants, including establishing reception centers outside the United States. Restricts the exercise of the Attorney General's parole authority to a case-by-case basis. Authorizes the Attorney General to permit certain aliens who entered the United States illegally before January 1, 1978, to remain as immigrants. Prohibits the knowing employment of illegal aliens. Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Directs the Attorney General: (1) to include such enforcement efforts in his annual report; and (2) in cooperation with the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services to develop a phased prevention program the main elements of which include affirmation of U.S. citizenship, verification of social security records, and issuance of new social security cards. Directs the Attorney General to prescribe a uniform schedule of immigration-related fees and charges. Authorizes necessary appropriations.
Bill· SS. 733 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1981
Designates Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, an international airport of entry. Directs the Commissioner of Customs, in conjunction with the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, to establish and staff a field office at such airport. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 2556 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the President, in the case of acts of terrorism or other hostile acts committed with the assistance or acquiescence of a foreign state, to exclude or deport nationals of that state from the United States. Permits the President to modify, terminate, or exclude certain classes of aliens from such an order. Limits administrative and judicial procedures and appeals for such aliens.
Bill· HRH.R. 2305 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide third preference immigration priority for aliens who are investing at least $200,000 in an enterprise in the United States of which they will be principal managers and which will employ United States citizens or permanent residents.
Bill· HRH.R. 2306 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide third preference immigration priority for aliens who are investing a substantial amount in an enterprise in the United States of which they will be principal managers and which will employ United States citizens or permanent residents.
Bill· SS. 609 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1981
Naturalization Processing Compensation Act of 1981 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow State courts to retain one half of all naturalization petition fees (presently limited to $3,000 annually).
Bill· SS. 592 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1981
Amends Federal law to extend the life of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy for 30 additional days.
Bill· HRH.R. 2142 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend from April 1, 1981, to October 1, 1982, the period for payment of (refugee) child welfare services and cash and medical assistance for certain refugees.
Bill· HRH.R. 2097 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a one-House Congressional veto of a Presidential determination to exceed the annual 50,000 refugee admission ceiling. Requires such a Presidential determination to be transmitted to both Houses of Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 2105 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the categories of deportable aliens an alien convicted of a crime of moral turpitude at any time after entry, regardless of whether imprisoned or not. States that such provision shall apply only to crimes committed after January 1, 1979. Reduces from six months to one month the period in which: (1) the Attorney General must effectuate a final order of deportation; (2) an alien so ordered must leave the United States or be in violation of law; and (3) a petition for judicial review of a deportation order must be filed.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 190 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1981
Confers U.S. citizenship on Rosinella Verdi, posthumously.
Bill· HRH.R. 2043 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" an alien (and accompanying spouse and children) having a foreign residence (with no intention of abandoning such residence) coming to the United States temporarily to study full-time at a vocational, language, or other nonacademic institution approved by the Attorney General. Provides that such vocational-nonacademic student category shall become effective six months after enactment of this Act. Redefines the definition of "child" to include: (1) a child adopted before the age of 16; and (2) an orphan under the age of 16. Excludes adultery from the determination of good moral character for the purposes of such Act. Limits the existing drug-related provision relating to good moral character to "trafficking in narcotics." Provides that aliens seeking admission within five years of the date of their deportation or removal shall be ineligible for admission into the United States (presently no time limit on excludability). Eliminates certain reporting requirements imposed on the Attorney General regarding his/her discretionary waiver of excludability. Includes drug offenses among the categories of excludability that may be waived in the case of alien children, spouses, or parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking admission as immigrants. Eliminates a medical specialty certificate from the American Board of Medical Specialities as an admission requirement for an alien graduate of a foreign medical school practicing in the United States as of January 9, 1978. Provides that such an alien's stay shall be the time normally required to complete a designated course of medical study (presently two years with a one year extension). Stipulates that such period shall not exceed seven years unless the alien's country has an exceptional need for such specialty training. Permits such an alien to change his/her designated course of medical study upon approval of the Director of the International Communication Agency once within two years after entry or acquisition of exchange visitor status (presently must continue course of education under which admitted to the United States). Amends waiver of standards provisions regarding such training programs to: (1) require a training program to have a comprehensive plan to reduce its reliance on alien physicians to qualify for such a waiver; and (2) extend such waiver authority from December 31, 1981, to December 31,1983. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, to report to the Congress at the beginning of fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984 regarding the distribution (geography, nationality, and specialty) of those aliens who have entered the United States under such waiver. Includes within the definition of "special immigrant" certain alien physicians (and families) practicing medicine in a State as of January 9, 1978, who: (1) entered the United States before January 1, 1974; or (2) entered the United States between January 1, 1974, and January 10, 1977, and practiced in a physician shortage area for at least 48 months. Authorizes the Attorney General to suspend deportation (and adjust status to that of a permanent resident) of an alien physician (and family) currently working or intending to work in a physician shortage area. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Director of the International Communication Agency, to report to Congress by January 15, 1983, concerning the value of medical exchange programs. Revises re-entry permit provisions to authorize the issuance of such permit for a two-year nonrenewable period (presently one year with up to a one year discretionary extension). Revises alien deportation and maintenance expense provisions to: (1) provide that deportion shall be to the country from which the alien boarded the vessel or airplane that brought him to the United States; (2) provide that if such departure was from a foreign territory contiguous to the United States of which such alien was not a national or resident, then deportation shall be to the country from which such alien departed for such contiguous territory;(3) set forth guidelines for the Attorney General if a country is unwilling to accept a deportable alien; and (4) require such transportation lines to deposit a bond to cover any fine or disputed fine relating to deportation with a district director of customs (presently with a customs collector). Makes the existing mandatory waiver of fraudulent entry deportation provisions regarding alien spouses, children, or parents of United States citizens or permanent residents discretionary. Permits nontrafficking drug offenses to be waived for such persons. Provides that such deportation waiver shall also operate with regard to improper entry documents resulting from such fraud. Provides, with regard to such cancelled deportation proceedings, that the reduction of available immigrant visas shall come from the overall permanent or conditional entry visa allotment rather than from the nonpreference immigrant allotment. Permits certain nonimmigrant exchange aliens to have deportation proceedings suspended and have their status adjusted to permanent resident. Revises the category of nonimmigrant aliens who cannot have their nonimmigrant classification changed to another nonimmigrant classification without first applying to the Attorney General for such change. Repeals alien change of address requirements concerning: (1) yearly current address notification; and (2) three-month notification of current address by temporary residents. Provides with regard to the smuggling of aliens into the United States that: (1) any conveyance, including vessels, vehicles, or aircraft used for such purposes (excluding common carriers not consenting to such act and stolen conveyances), shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture; (2) any conveyance may be seized without warrant if probable cause exists and circumstances exist where a warrant is not constitutionally required; (3) specified customs laws shall apply to such seizures; (4) the Attorney General may retain for official use, sell, or require the General Services Administration to take custody of, any forfeited conveyance; and (5) in all forfeiture suits where the conveyance is claimed by any person the burden of proof shall be on such person, provided that probable cause for such forfeiture shall first be shown by the Government. Provides that the spouse and dependent unmarried children of an alien who qualifies for certain naturalization residence requirement exceptions shall also qualify for such exceptions for the period they resided abroad as members of such alien's household. Removes: (1) the requirement that two witnesses verify an individual's naturalization petition; and (2) certain affidavit and proof of residence requirements for such petition. Repeals the provisions requiring: (1) witnesses to be present at a final naturalization hearing; and (2) a 30 day waiting period between the filing of a petition and the issuance of a certificate of naturalization. Requires the clerk of a State naturalization court to pay to the Attorney General one-half of all fees up to $40,000 (presently $6,000), and all fees in excess of such amount, in a fiscal year. Prohibits an alien diplomat from having his/her status adjusted to that of a permanent resident unless such alien has shown compelling reasons that: (1) he/she is unable to return to the country of accreditation; and (2) the adjustment would be in the national interest. Authorizes the Attorney General to waive certain technical immigrant visa defects which are not the fault of the alien involved. Includes individuals who participated in Nazi-related World War II persecutions within the category of excludable aliens which the Attorney General may not allow to depart voluntarily in lieu of a deportation proceeding. Prohibits the Attorney General from suspending the deportation and adjusting the status (to that of a lawful permanent resident) of such individuals. Requires no specified period of residence within the jurisdiction of a naturalization court for the adopted child of certain U.S. parents not currently residing in the United States. Exempts alien investors from immigrant visa numerical limitations if as of June 1, 1978, they: (1) had applied for status adjustment; (2) were qualified as nonpreference immigrants; and (3) were exempt from labor certifications because of their actual investment and managerial role in a U.S. business.
Bill· HRH.R. 2056 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Amends the Health Professions Educational Assistance Act of 1976 and the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate a medical specialty certificate from the American Board of Medical Specialties as one of the requirements for an alien graduate of a foreign medical school to be admitted as an immigrant or nonimmigrant exchange visitor. Provides that such an alien's stay shall be the lesser of seven years or the time normally required to complete a designated course of medical study (presently two years with a one year extension). Permits such an alien to change his/her designated course of medical study, upon approval of the Director of the International Communication Agency, once within two years after entry or acquisition of exchange visitor status (presently must continue course of education under which admitted to the United States). Makes such duration of stay and course change provisions applicable to those aliens entering the United States on or after January 10, 1978. Extends the waiver authority regarding such aliens to December 31, 1983. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make a case-by-case determination regarding such waiver. Adds the additional requirement before such waiver may be authorized that the medical program concerned have an approved plan to reduce its reliance on alien physicians. Requires that such plan describe: (1) problems anticipated without such waiver and alternative methods to reduce any health services disruption; (2) changes in the program and recruiting efforts to attract U.S. citizens; and (3) how the program, on a yearly basis, has phased down its dependence on such aliens. Directs the Secretary, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, to: (1) monitor the issuance of such waivers and programs; and (2) report to the Congress at the start of fiscal years 1982-1984 on the nationality, specialization, and geographic distribution of such aliens receiving waivers. Includes such aliens and their dependents within the definition of "special immigrant." Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Director of the International Communication Agency, to evaluate the effectiveness of such medical training programs and to report to the Congress by January 15, 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 1980 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow additional immigrant visas to be issued to certain persons born in colonies of foreign states.
Bill· HRH.R. 1965 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish criminal penalties for the knowing employment of illegal aliens.
Bill· HRH.R. 1930 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make alien crewmen serving on board a fishing vessel having its home port or operating base in the United States nonimmigrant aliens while they are temporarily in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or American Samoa.
Bill· HRH.R. 1872 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain visa requirements for nonimmigrant aliens visiting Guam for not more than 15 days.
Bill· HRH.R. 1871 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Authorizes the Attorney General to adjust the status to that of permanent resident of certain residents of Guam (and their immediate families) who are natives of Korea, India, China, or the Philippines and who were evacuated from Vietnam and paroled into the United States before May 30, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 1773 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate a medical specialty certificate from the American Board of Medical Specialties as an admission requirement for an alien graduate of a foreign medical school practicing in the United States as of March 1, 1978. Provides that such an alien's stay shall be the time normally required to complete a designated course of medical study (presently two years with a one year extension). Permits such an alien to change his/her designated course of medical study upon approval of the Director of the International Communication Agency once within two years after entry or acquisition of exchange visitor status (presently must continue course of education under which admitted to the United States). Makes such provisions applicable to those aliens entering the United States on or after January 10, 1978. Includes within the definition of "special immigrant" certain alien physicians (and families) practicing medicine in a State as of January 9, 1978, who: (1) entered the United States before January 1, 1974; or (2) entered the United States between January 1, 1974, and January 10, 1977, and practiced in a physician shortage area for at least 48 months. Authorizes the Attorney General to suspend deportation (and adjust status to that of a permanent resident) of an alien physician (and family) currently working or intending to work in a physician shortage area. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Director of the International Communication Agency, to report to Congress within two years of enactment of this Act concerning the value of medical exchange programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 1650 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1981
United States - Mexico Good Neighbor Employment Act of 1981 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to establish a program for the nonimmigrant admission of Mexican nationals as temporary workers in the United States. Provides that: (1) the Attorney General shall establish annual and monthly quotas for temporary worker visas based on the chronological order of application; (2) such temporary services or labor shall not exceed 180 days per year; (3) such visas shall not limit the geographic area or employment within which an alien may work unless specific restrictions are requested by the Secretary of Labor in order to protect domestic workers; (4) an alien who violates the 180-day visa limitation or any imposed geographic restriction shall be ineligible for another temporary visa for five years; and (5) an alien who enters the United States illegally shall be ineligible for obtaining a temporary work visa for ten years. Excludes such temporary Mexican workers from the definition of "immigrant" for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Includes such workers within the category of aliens whose nonimmigrant status may not be adjusted to that of an immigrant. Prohibits the Attorney General from consenting to the reapplication for admission of any such workers whose 180-day limitation has been exhausted. Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish and expand United States consulates in Mexico in order to implement such temporary worker program. Directs the Secretary of Labor to make the nature of such program known to Mexican nationals residing in the United States. Requires the Attorney General to report semiannually to Congress regarding the temporary worker visa program. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish with Mexico an advisory commission to advise the Attorney General with regard to such temporary worker program.
Bill· SS. 387 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1981
Labor Gateway City Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) conduct a study, in consultation with the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization and concerned city officials and individuals, to assess efforts to be made by the Department of Labor in response to the unique employment needs in areas of high immigrant concentration; and (2) report to the Congress within one year after enactment of this Act.
Bill· SS. 386 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1981
Education Gateway City Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) conduct a study, in consultation with the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization and concerned city officials and individuals to assess efforts to be made by the Department of Education in response to the unique educational needs in areas of high immigrant concentration; and (2) report to the Congress within one year after enactment of this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 51 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1981
Expresses the sense of the Congress that persons from Eastern European countries wishing to enter the United States because of oppression in their countries should be admitted into the United States to the same extent as other refugees.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 49 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to retain counsel and take any necessary steps to protect the interests of the House in the cases of Chadha v. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Consumer Energy Council of America et al. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 1414 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Grants immigrant visas to certain Italian nationals and their dependents who were victims of earthquakes which occurred in Italy on or about November 23, 1980. States that such visa shall not be chargeable against the numerical limitations imposed under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1370 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Amends the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to prohibit payments under such Act to persons unlawfully in the United States.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 40 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1981
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in the name of the Senate in Chadha v. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Bill· HRH.R. 1109 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow income tax deductions for salaries paid to illegal aliens. Amends Title IV, Part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to limit eligibility for benefits under such titles to citizens of the United States and lawfully admitted aliens.
Bill· HRH.R. 1216 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
Cancels the student visas of Iranian nationals studying in the United States. Prohibits the issuance of student visas to Iranians. Requires any Iranian student whose visa has been canceled to leave the United States within 30 days of enactment of this Act or be deported. Excludes from such visa provisions Iranians whose applications for political asylum in the United States are being considered.
Bill· HRH.R. 1215 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
Authorizes the Attorney General to deport an alien who engages in any public demonstration in support of actions aimed at U.S. diplomatic personnel or facilities, including the holding of persons as hostages.
Bill· HRH.R. 1203 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
American Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the alien Enemies Acts to include within the definition of a predatory act against the United States: (1) the seizure of a diplomatic mission; or (2) the seizure of such premises together with the taking of diplomatic hostages.
Bill· HRH.R. 1077 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
American Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the alien Enemies Acts to include within the definition of a predatory act against the United States: (1) the seizure of a diplomatic mission; or (2) the seizure of such premises together with the taking of diplomatic hostages.
Bill· HRH.R. 1073 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
Illegal Alien Control Act of 1981 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a border patrol force of not less than 3,800 officers. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of the term "immigrant" those persons entering the United States for a period of not more than one year to perform temporary services or labor if the Secretary of Labor has determined and certified to the Attorney General that there are not sufficient workers available at the aliens' destination who are willing and able to perform such services. Directs the Secretary to refer to employers who request such certification workers who are qualified and who agree to commence employment on the date and for the period specified. Stipulates that a person who knowingly hires an illegal alien shall be fined or imprisoned, or both. Revises the penalties under Federal law for fraud and misuse of certain immigration documents to make the fine for such conduct not less than $250 and not more than $10,000 (currently not more than $2,000). Increases penalties for illegal entry into the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 1001 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981
Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to aliens who are natives of the Philippines (and their families) who served with and were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces in World War II, whenever such visas are not immediately available under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Exempts such aliens from certain visa fees. Provides that such aliens in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa, after enactment of this Act, may have their status adjusted to that of an immigrant, and that such status adjustment shall be made without regard to certain foreign residency requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 944 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1981
Title I: Nonimmigrants - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" those persons entering the United States to perform temporary services or labor, if unemployed persons willing to and capable of performing such service or labor can not be found in this country. Provides with regard to such temporary alien workers: (1) that the employment contract not exceed one year, but shall be renewable for additional periods up to one year (up to an aggregate of three years); (2) that an employer shall petition the Attorney General and Secretary of State (after the Secretary of Labor has issued the necessary certification) for such temporary work visa; (3) that an employer must comply with certain housing, medical care, and other fair employment requirements; and (4) that such temporary worker shall present himself to the Immigration and Naturalization Service within four weeks after termination of his contract for return to his native country or be guilty of a felony. Requires an employer to notify in writing the Attorney General and such temporary workers upon termination of their employment contract. Provides that failure to notify the Attorney General shall constitute a misdemeanor. Prohibits an employer from petitioning for a renewal of a temporary worker's contract for five years if the Secretary of Labor determines that such employer has materially failed to comply with the contract requirements of this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit proposed regulations for the implementation of this title to the appropriate Congressional committees for review. Requires such Committees, within 90 days after such submission, to notify the Secretary of acceptance or rejection of such proposals. Title II: Immigrants - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to redefine "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" to include the maintenance of a permanent residence as a condition for entering and remaining in the United States as an immigrant.
Bill· HRH.R. 895 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1981
Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to aliens who are natives of the Philippines (and their families) who served with and were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces in World War II, whenever such visas are not immediately available under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Exempts such aliens from certain visa fees. Provides that such aliens in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa, after enactment of this Act, may have their status adjusted to that of an immigrant, and that such status adjustment shall be made without regard to certain foreign residency requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 855 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1981
Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to aliens who are natives of the Philippines (and their families) who served with and were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces in World War II when such visas are not immediately available under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Exempts such aliens from certain visa fees. Provides that such aliens in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa after enactment of this Act may have their status adjusted to that of an immigrant, and that such status adjustment shall be made without regard to certain foreign residency requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· SS. 130 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow U.S. citizen parents to petition for the naturalization of a mentally retarded child born outside the United States without regard to such child's age.
Bill· HRH.R. 834 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1981
Grants immigrant visas to certain Italian nationals and their dependents who were victims of earthquakes which occurred in Italy on or about November 23, 1980. States that such visa shall not be chargeable against the numerical limitations imposed under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 808 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow preference visas to be given to an alien who: (1) requests such treatment; (2) was born after 1950 in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, or Thailand; (3) was fathered by an American serviceman; and (4) provides a guarantee of financial support. Stipulates that such guarantee must: (1) be signed by a citizen or lawful permanent resident who is at least 21 years old; and (2) provide that such signing sponsor will provide necessary financial support for five years. Allows the Attorney General to enforce such guarantee against the sponsor in a civil suit unless such sponsor dies or is adjudicated bankrupt.
Bill· HRH.R. 793 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Attorney General to order the deportation of certain nonimmigrant aliens (including foreign students) in the United States who: (1) knowingly participated in a political demonstration resulting or intending to result in personal injury or property damage; or (2) while in the United States, took part in any unlawful activity or advocated the overthrow by violence of any organized government. Permits the Attorney General to suspend deportation of such students.
Bill· SS. 66 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1981
American Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the Alien Enemies Acts to include within the definition of predatory act against the United States: (1) the seizure of a diplomatic mission; or (2) the seizure of such premises together with the taking of diplomatic hostages.
Bill· HRH.R. 724 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the privilege of representation by counsel (at no expense to the United States Government) for any alien who has been: (1) detained for further inquiry pending entry; (2) temporarily excluded; or (3) arrested before deportation. Authorizes the Attorney General to withhold the deportation of any alien to any country in which the alien would be subject to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.
Bill· SS. 47 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981
United States - Mexico Good Neighbor Act of 1981 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to establish a program for the nonimmigrant admission of Mexican nationals as temporary workers in the United States. Directs the Attorney General to establish annual and monthly quotas for temporary worker visas. Limits temporary services or labor to 240 days per year. Stipulates that such visas shall not limit the geographic area within which an alien may work unless specific restrictions are requested by the Secretary of Labor in order to protect domestic workers. Makes an alien who violates the 240-day visa limitation or any imposed geographic restriction ineligible for another temporary visa for five years. Makes an alien who enters the United States illegally ineligible for a temporary work visa for ten years. Excludes such temporary Mexican workers from the definition of "immigrant" for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Includes such workers within the category of aliens whose nonimmigrant status may not be adjusted to that of an immigrant. Prohibits the Attorney General from consenting to the reapplication for admission of any such workers deported from the United States. Requires the Attorney General to report semiannually to Congress regarding the temporary worker visa program. Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish and expand United States Consulates in Mexico in order to implement such temporary worker program. Directs the Secretary of Labor to make the nature of such program known to Mexican nationals residing in the United States. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish with Mexico an Advisory Commission on the Mexico-United States Temporary Worker Visa program to advise the Attorney General with regard to such program. Authorizes necessary appropriations. Terminates such Mexican worker program ten years after enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 582 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981
Title I: Directs the Attorney General to adjust the status (to permanent resident) of certain aliens in this country as of January 1, 1981. Title II: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit Eastern Hemispheric admissions. Title III: Removes the English language citizenship requirement. Title IV: Directs the Attorney General to collect and remit wages due deported aliens after paying the taxes thereon. Title V: Removes the residency requirements for persons seeking citizenship after serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Title VI: Establishes the President's Commission on United States-Mexico Immigration Policy to conduct studies and to make recommendations on immigration between Mexico and the United States and its effects on American domestic and international affairs.
Bill· HRH.R. 619 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" those persons with a permanent foreign residence coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural work, if the Secretary of Agriculture has determined and certified to the Attorney General that there are not sufficient workers available at the aliens' destination who are willing and able to do such work, and wages and working conditions will not be adversely affected. Requires the Secretary, upon an employer's request for such alien workers, to refer domestic workers to such employer, or certify such alien workers, within 20 days. Sets forth a procedure for an employer to challenge the qualifications of any such referred domestic workers.
Bill· HRH.R. 620 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for labor certification on an areawide, rather than on a countrywide, basis for admitting temporary agricultural workers.
Bill· HRH.R. 451 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude aliens affiliated with terrorist organizations from: (1) visa eligibility and admission into the United States; (2) temporary parole admission; and (3) transit through the United States as foreign officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to deport such aliens, and prohibits the Attorney General from allowing such aliens to voluntarily depart rather than being deported. Removes specified diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities from such aliens. Makes it a felony under such Act to knowingly aid such an alien to enter the United States. Defines terrorist organization for purposes of such Act. Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to: (1) define terrorist organization for purposes of such Act; (2) direct the Attorney General to investigate the activities of any person registered under such Act as an agent of a terrorist organization; and (3) make such an agent who knowingly receives funds from such an organization criminally liable.