Immigration

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe such a week with appropriate programs and activities.

Culinary Worker Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2001

Culinary Worker Relief Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant category for chefs, foreign specialty cooks (including cooking teachers), or sommeliers.

Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to make matching grants to regional consortia meeting specified criteria to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to provide financial assistance, through grants, for the establishment and support of entities that provide business incubator services (necessary for the initiation and initial sustainment of operations of a newly established business, including legal, intellectual property, and technology services and planning) for small- and medium-sized businesses. Directs the Comptroller General to study how rural infrastructure, venture capital, and Federal programs can enhance rural areas. Amends the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to require employer notification of Federal and State elected officials (as well as local ones) prior to dislocation of workers. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require submission of H-1B labor condition applications at same time as H-1B nonimmigrant classification petitions. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a National Rural Development Partnership, to be composed of a National Rural Development Council and State rural development councils. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude certain amounts of severance payments from gross income; and (2) expand the work opportunity tax credit to include qualified small business employees. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make a grant to the William C. Merwin Rural Services Institute of the State University of New York at Potsdam, New York, to establish and operate a Northern New York Travel and Tourism Research Center.

For the relief of Mohamed Abshir Musse.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Declares Mohamed Abshir Musse to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For the relief of Thair Bihnam, Christine Bihnam, Jamie Alan Bihnam, and Natash Bihnam.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Declares Thair Bihnam, Christine Bihnam, Jamie Alan Bihnam, and Natash Bihnam to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

Tohono O'odham Citizenship Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2001

Tohono O'odham Citizenship Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to recognize persons listed on the official membership roll of the Tohono O'odham Nation, a federally recognized American Indian nation located in Arizona, as U.S. citizens as of the date such listing occurs. Provides that the valid membership credential issued to such listed persons shall be considered, for all purposes subject to Federal law, equivalent to: (1) a certificate of citizenship; and (2) a State-issued birth certificate.

To provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees, and to reduce the period of time during which certain intracompany transferees have to be continuously employed before applying for admission to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) authorize nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferee aliens to work in the United States; and (2) reduce the required period of prior continuous employment for certain intracompany transferees under an expedited blanket petition.

To provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of treaty traders and treaty investors.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the nonimmigrant spouses of treaty trader or treaty investor aliens to work in the United States.

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier matching the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Amends the Illegal Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline requiring aliens to present a border crossing identification card that contains a biometric identifier.

Women Immigrants Safe Harbor Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2001

Women Immigrants Safe Harbor Act of 2001 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) to exempt battered aliens from the ban on receiving benefits under specified Federal programs, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (titles XIX and XVI of the Social Security Act (SSA)) and other Federal assistance. Amends: (1) PRWORA concerning the status as qualified alien for nonimmigrant "U" visa holders; and (2) the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning treatment of family-sponsored battered aliens under the public charge provisions of such Act. Provides that benefits provided to battered aliens are not subject to reimbursement under PRWORA.

For the relief of Anisha Goveas Foti.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2001

Declares Anisha Goveas Foti to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

CARE Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2001

Children's Act for Responsible Employment of 2001 - CARE Act of 2001 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal certain exemptions from child labor prohibitions for agricultural employment. Applies the same age restrictions to agricultural employment as to other forms of employment. Limits exemptions to agricultural labor outside of school hours, if the individual is employed by a specified family member on the member's farm. Raises from 16 to 18 years old the minimum age for engaging in hazardous agricultural employment. Increases civil and criminal penalties for child labor violations. Directs the Secretary of Labor and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to compile data biannually from State employment security agencies and from other sources in all the States concerning: (1) the types of industries and occupations in which children under the age of 18 are employed; and (2) cases in which children were employed in violation of Federal child labor prohibitions. Requires each employer to report to the State employment security agency on any injury to an employee under age 18 that results in lost employment time or any illness such individual incurred while at work. Directs the Secretary to establish closer working relationships with non-governmental organizations and with State and local government agencies having responsibility for administering and enforcing labor and safety and health laws. Requires State and local government agencies to inform the Secretary, upon request, about employee injuries and deaths. Directs the Secretary to: (1) employ at least 100 additional inspectors within the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor to enforce child labor laws; and (2) provide for a ten percent increase in the budget for the Employment Standards Division within the office of the Solicitor of Labor to increase prosecution of violations of such laws. Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise, and review every five years, a farmworker protection standard to take into account the routine presence of children, including nursing children, and nursing or pregnant women employed on, or present near, a farm or in or around a field in which a pesticide is applied. Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary to make competitive grants for specified types of programs for migrant and seasonal farmworker youth dropout prevention.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a drug or alcohol in the body of the driver at a land border port of entry, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2001

Amends the Federal criminal code (the code) to prohibit any person from operating a motor vehicle at land border ports of entry with a drug or alcohol in his or her body in violation of applicable State law. Deems any individual who operates a motor vehicle at a land border port of entry to have given consent to submit to a test of the driver's blood, breath, or urine for drugs or alcohol by an officer or employee (officer) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to authorize an INS officer who: (1) inspects a driver at a land border port of entry and who has reasonable grounds to believe that the driver may be operating a motor vehicle in violation of State laws to require the driver to submit to a breath test to determine the presence or concentration of the alcohol; and (2) arrests a driver for such prohibited operation of a motor vehicle to require the driver to submit to a drug or alcohol test. Requires the Attorney General: (1) at each point where motor vehicles regularly enter a land border port of entry, to post a notice that operation of a motor vehicle with a drug or alcohol in the driver's body at a land border port of entry is an offense under Federal law; and (2) to issue regulations authorizing an INS officer to impound a vehicle if the individual who operates it refuses to submit to such a test.

Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2001

Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, if land is made available to or by the University of Texas at El Paso under specified conditions, to make a grant for the establishment of the Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History (a museum and research center for the interpretation and commemoration of migration at the U.S. southern border). Directs the Secretary, after receiving a grant proposal from the University in agreement with the City of El Paso that meets certain requirements, to award a grant to the University for the establishment of the museum, including planning, design, construction, furnishing, and startup expenses.

For the relief of Steven Joseph Sweeney.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2001

Prohibits Steven Joseph Sweeney from being removed from, or denied admission to, the United States by reason of any act of his which is grounds for such removal or denial that is reflected in the records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service or the Visa Office. Directs the Attorney General to rescind any outstanding order of removal or any finding of inadmissability that has been entered against Steven Joseph Sweeney by reason of any such offense. Provides that this Act shall not be considered in determining whether he is, or during any period has been, a person of good moral character.

James W. Ziglar, of Mississippi, to be Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, vice Doris Meissner, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 12 June 2001

Secret Evidence Against Lawful Aliens Repeal Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2001

Secret Evidence Against Lawful Aliens Repeal Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Attorney General to provide advance notice to an alien who is a lawful permanent resident or is otherwise in the United States with an unexpired visa and the presiding officer in any immigration proceeding in which classified information is intended to be used. Limits such information's use to: (1) terrorist activity deportation; or (2) opposition to an alien's admission or relief from removal upon certification that such information could not be developed from open sources and that an agency declassification request has been made. Provides: (1) for Federal district court review of classified material upon Attorney General or alien request; and (2) that the court will issue an order indicating any unclassified summary of such material that may be used in the immigration proceeding. Applies the provisions of the Classified Information Procedures Act to an immigration proceeding under district court review in the same manner as a criminal proceeding subject to such Act. Amends the Act to entitle an alien, subject to the classified information provisions of this Act, who is subject to arrest and detention for removal or deportation to: (1) non-federally provided counsel; (2) examine all evidence, present evidence, and question witnesses; (3) have a complete record of the proceeding kept; and (4) judicial review. Exempts an alien who is a lawful permanent resident or has an unexpired visa from related removal provisions. (Such provisions provide for limited hearings and use of nondisclosed information.) Provides for transitional application of information access provisions to such aliens.

To prohibit issuance of a visa, or admission to the United States, of any physician who is a citizen of the People's Republic of China and who seeks to enter for the purpose of training in organ or bodily tissue transplantation.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2001

Prohibits the issuance of a visa or the admission into the United States of any physician who is a citizen of the People's Republic of China seeking to train in organ or bodily tissue transplantation in the United States.

A bill for the relief of Ana Esparza and Maria Munoz.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

Declares Ana Esparza and Maria Munoz to each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Declares that title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which denies public benefits to aliens, shall not apply for purposes of determining the eligibility of such individuals for any Federal public benefit, including the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under title XVI of the Social Security Act (SSA) and the food stamp program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, any designated Federal program (SSA titles IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) and XIX (Medicaid)), or any State or local benefit.

A bill for the relief of Zhengfu Ge.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

Declares Zhenfu Ge to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Immigrant Fairness Restoration Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

Immigrant Fairness Restoration Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise specified restrictions respecting: (1) cancellation of removal; (2) deportability and admissibility; (3) judicial review; (4) right to counsel; (5) detention; (6) applicants for admission; (7) removal of aliens who are not permanent residents and who have no relief from removal; (8) reopening of certain proceedings and parole of certain aliens; and (9) aliens who have made false citizenship claims or who have unlawfully voted.

For the relief of Zhenfu Ge.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

Declares Zhenfu Ge to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

Declares Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo to each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer citizenship automatically on children residing abroad in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent serving in a Government or military position abroad.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2001

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make an otherwise qualifying child eligible for automatic U.S. citizenship if such child is residing abroad in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent serving in a military or other Government position abroad.

Child Support Distribution Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2001

Child Support Distribution Act of 2001 - Amends title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise requirements for: (1) denial of assistance to families that do not assign certain support rights to the State; and (2) the distribution of child support collected by States on behalf of children receiving certain welfare benefits. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop recommendations regarding the participation of public non-IV-D child support enforcement agencies in establishing and enforcing child support obligations. Prescribes requirements for ten demonstration projects involving establishment and enforcement of child support obligations by such public non-IV-D agencies. Reduces from $5,000 to $2,500 the amount of child support arrearage which shall trigger denial of a passport. Revises requirements for the use of the tax refund intercept program to collect past-due child support on behalf of non-minor children. Prohibits garnishment of certain compensation for a service-connected disability paid to a former member of the Armed Forces for: (1) alimony; or (2) child support less than 60 days in arrears. Permits no more than 50 percent of such compensation to be garnished to pay for such child support. Requires the Secretary to disclose new hire information to a State to assist in the administration of unemployment compensation programs. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a nonimmigrant alien more than $2,500 in arrears in legally obligated child support shall be: (1) ineligible to receive a visa ; and (2) excluded from admission to the United States. Provides for a payment rate increase to States for short term training of staff of State-licensed or State-approved child welfare agencies providing services.

Student Adjustment Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2001

Student Adjustment Act of 2001 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the provision prohibiting an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on State residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such State residence. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to cancel the removal of, and adjust to permanent resident status, certain (inadmissible or deportable) alien middle or secondary students with qualifying years of U.S. residency. Makes such aliens eligible for Federal and State higher education assistance during the pendency of their application for cancellation of removal.

Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2001

Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the acceptance of an affidavit of support (to establish that an alien is not excludable as a public charge) from another eligible sponsor upon the death of the original sponsor if the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsor's classification petition should not be revoked.

Section 245(i) Extension Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2001

Section 245(i) Extension Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the petition filing deadline for certain alien spouses and children, and employees seeking to adjust to permanent resident status without leaving the United States.

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2001

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2001 - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Office of Children's Services which shall be responsible for coordinating and implementing law and policy for unaccompanied alien children. Establishes an Interagency Task Force on Unaccompanied Alien Children. States that an unaccompanied alien child found in the United States shall be promptly paroled into the United States and placed under the jurisdiction of the Office. Sets forth a family reunification preference order. Prohibits, with an exception for violent children, detention in adult or delinquent children facilities. Directs the Office to develop procedures for prohibited detention practices. Prohibits an unaccompanied alien child from being repatriated to a country unless an appropriate voluntary agency has conducted an assessment of the country conditions and the Office has conducted an assessment of the suitability of the placement of the child. Directs the Office to provide that each unaccompanied child have counsel and guardian ad litem. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a special immigrant juvenile visa (J Visa). Expresses congressional commendation of the Immigration and Naturalization Service' s issuance of its "Guidelines for Children's Asylum Claims." Directs the Attorney General to provide immigration officers with related training. Amends the Act to exempt unaccompanied alien children from certain removal and asylum filing provisions. Directs the Comptroller General to report respecting the Office's effectiveness.

Nazi Benefits Termination Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2001

Nazi Benefits Termination Act of 2001 - Denies Federal public benefits to individuals who have been participants in Nazi persecution. Authorizes the Attorney General, if an individual who has applied for or is receiving a Federal public benefit may have been such a participant, to provide an opportunity for a hearing on the record with respect to the matter. Requires an immigration judge who finds that the respondent has been a participant in Nazi persecution to: (1) promptly issue an order declaring the respondent to be ineligible for any Federal public benefit and prohibiting any person from providing such a benefit to the respondent; and (2) transmit a copy of the order to any governmental entity or person known to be providing such a benefit. Authorizes the Attorney General to review any finding or conclusion made or order issued and to complete such review within 30 days (otherwise such finding, conclusion, or order shall be final). Provides for the appeal of findings or orders by an aggrieved party to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2001

Amends the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law 106-113, to extend eligibility for refugee status for the unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

For the relief of Ana Esparza and Maria Munoz.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2001

Declares Ana Esparza and Maria Munoz to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2001

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2001

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the inadmissibility and removability of aliens who have committed or otherwise participated in acts of torture or extrajudicial killings abroad. Redefines "genocide" for such purposes. Redefines "severe violations of religious freedom" with respect to the inadmissibility and removability of foreign government officials. Eliminates the bar to the admission of such person's spouse or children. Prohibits aliens who have engaged in Nazi persecution, genocide, acts of torture, extrajudicial killings, or severe violations of religious freedom from establishing good moral character under such Act. Directs the Attorney General to establish within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice an Office of Special Investigations to investigate and remove, denaturalize, or prosecute aliens found to have engaged in such activities.

Immigrant Labor Policy Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2001

Immigrant Labor Policy Review Act - Establishes the High Level Commission on Immigrant Labor Policy. Directs the Commission to study the interactions between Federal immigration policy and the labor markets for aliens in the United States. Terminates the Commission six months after submission of its final report.

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2001

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides for the permanent resident adjustment of status of certain Liberian nationals present in the United States.

Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2001

Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2001 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) conduct a nationwide study of stops for traffic violations by law enforcement officers; (2) perform an initial analysis of existing data, including complaints alleging and information concerning traffic stops motivated by race and other bias; and (2) gather specified data from a nationwide sample of jurisdictions, including the traffic infraction alleged to have been committed that led to the stop, identifying characteristics of the driver stopped, whether immigration status was questioned, and whether any warning or citation was issued as a result of the stop. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to law enforcement agencies to collect and submit data collected under this Act to the appropriate agency as designated by the Attorney General. Prohibits information released from revealing the identity of any individual who is stopped or any officer involved.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore the scope of eligibility for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of that Act to that in effect before November 1997.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2001

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal provisions added by the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 requiring that an alien physically present in the United States who entered the United States without inspection or who is within one of specified classes (including alien crewmen, aliens continuing or accepting unauthorized employment, and aliens admitted in transit without a visa) be the beneficiary of a petition for immigrant status or an application for a labor certification filed on or before January 14, 1998, in order to apply for permanent resident status. Provides for certain departed aliens to apply or reapply for such status adjustment as a result of the amendment made by this Act.

To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected status in the United States because of conditions in Montserrat.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2001

Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain nationals of Montserrat previously granted temporary protected status in the United States.

For the relief of the Philippine citizens collectively referred to as the "Marcos Entourage".

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2001

Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain alien (and family member) parolees who traveled with President Ferdinand Marcos to Hawaii on February 26, 1986.

Section 245(i) Extension Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2001

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the petition filing deadline for certain alien spouses and children and employees seeking to adjust to permanent resident status without leaving the United States.

Education Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2001

Education Reform Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise, and reauthorize through FY 2005, various ESEA programs. Revises and renames ESEA title I as Student Performance (currently Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards), reauthorizing appropriations for specified programs. Requires the provision of public school choice for families of students attending certain schools deemed to be in need of corrective action. Establishes a Comprehensive School Reform program and a Rural Education Development Initiative. Revises and renames ESEA title II as Teacher and Principal Quality, Professional Development, and Class Size. Establishes a new ESEA title III, Language Minority Students and Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education, which combines and revises provisions of current titles VII and IX. Redesignates, reauthorizes, and revises the current title III as title X, Technology for Education. Transfers to a new title III subtitle B the Emergency Immigration Education Program. Establishes a new ESEA title IV, Public School Choice, and authorizes a new public school choice program. Extends the authorization of appropriations for Magnet Schools Assistance and Public Charter Schools. Sets forth a new title IV part D, Report Cards. Directs the Secretary to make grants to qualifying States to publish report cards for each elementary and secondary school receiving ESEA funding. Transfers ESEA Impact Aid provisions from title VIII to a new title V, eliminating certain current title V programs. Establishes a new title VI, High Performance and Quality Education Initiatives for grants to State education agencies to award subgrants to local education agencies for: (1) school improvement; (2) 21st Century Opportunities programs; (3) safe learning environments; and (4) New Economy Technology Schools. Establishes a new ESEA title VII, Accountability. Requires certain sanctions if performance objectives have not been met by a State receiving grant funds. Directs the Secretary to make awards to States that either ensure that all teachers teaching in their public schools are fully qualified by FY 2003, or for three consecutive years have met or exceeded certain objectives. Repeals the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. Technology for Education Act of 2000 (sic) - Redesignates, reauthorizes, and revises the current title III as title X, Technology for Education. Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 2000 (sic) - Redesignates, reauthorizes and revises the current title IV as title XI, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities. Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 2000 (sic) - Extends the authorization of appropriations for title XII part B, Gifted and Talented Children programs. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act - Extends the authorization of appropriations for title XII part H, 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2001

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Veterans' Citizenship Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2001

Veterans' Citizenship Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions respecting naturalization through armed forces' service to provide that an alien who, after acquiring permanent resident status, serves on active duty status in the U.S. armed forces for at least three years of honorable service, or who is awarded the Purple Heart, may apply for naturalization without regard to other naturalization requirements. Permits such an application to be filed abroad.

Immigrant Children's Educational Advancement and Dropout Prevention Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2001

Immigrant Children's Educational Advancement and Dropout Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to cancel the removal of, and adjust to permanent resident status, certain (inadmissible or deportable) alien secondary or college students with qualifying years of U.S. residency. Makes such aliens eligible for Federal and State higher education assistance during the pendency of their application for cancellation of removal. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the provision prohibiting an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on State residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such State residence.

For the relief of Bruce Watson Pairman and Daniele Paule Pairman.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2001

Declares Bruce Watson Pairman and Daniele Paule Pairman to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Immigration Restructuring and Accountability Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2001

Immigration Restructuring and Accountability Act of 2001 - Establishes in the Department of Justice the Office of the Associate Attorney General for Immigration Affairs, to be headed by the Associate Attorney General for Immigration Affairs. Establishes the: (1) positions of Counsel and Chief Financial Officer; (3) Office of Shared Services; and (4) Office of Immigration Quality Assurance, Professional Responsibility, and Customer Service. Establishes in the Department the Bureau of Immigration Services, to be headed by the Director of the Bureau of Immigration Services. Transfers from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to the Bureau all adjudicatory functions and related personnel. Establishes the Office of Children's Affairs. Establishes in the Department the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement, to be headed by the Director of the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement. Transfers from the Service to the Bureau functions and personnel of the: (1) Border Patrol; and (2) detention and deportation, intelligence, and investigations programs. Establishes the Office of Children's Affairs.. Directs: (1) the Attorney General and the Secretary of Labor to establish an Internet-based system to track immigration-related filings; (2) the Attorney General to conduct an on-line filing feasibility study; and (3) the Attorney General and the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to jointly establish a Technology Advisory Committee. Provides for the transfer of all necessary personnel and allocation of appropriations as provided for under this Act.

Alien Child Protection and Deferred Enforced Departure Family Unity Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2001

Alien Child Protection and Deferred Enforced Departure Family Unity Act of 2001 - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment (and stay of removal if applicable) of an alien orphan who is physically present in the United States and under 12 years old. Provides for deferred enforced departure (and stay of removal if applicable) of an alien who is the natural and legal parent of a U.S.-born child under 18 years old.

Date of Registry and Legal Amnesty Restoration Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2001

Date of Registry and Legal Amnesty Restoration Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the admission date for permanent residence for certain aliens, including additional one-year extensions during specified time periods.