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Bill· HRH.R. 2590 (108th)referred

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the admission to the United States of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are the spouses and children of United States permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2003

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the nonimmigrant U.S. entry of an alien on a tourist or business visa (B visa) or student visa (F visa) who: (1) is the spouse or child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; and (2) seeks admission for purposes of visiting the permanent resident spouse or parent or for studying in the United States. States that the fact that a petition has been filed on such nonimmigrant alien's behalf for classification as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall not constitute evidence of intention to abandon a foreign residence.

Bill· HRH.R. 2585 (108th)referred

Family Reunification Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2003

Family Reunification Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth the conditions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security may cancel the removal of a permanent resident alien who is inadmissible to, or deportable from, the United States, if the alien: (1) has not been convicted of any aggravated felony; (2) has been convicted of a nonviolent aggravated felony; (3) has been convicted of an aggravated violent felony; (4) was admitted to the United States before age ten; and (5) was admitted to the United States before the age of 16. Sets forth related residency and criminal act provisions. Prohibits cancellation of removal for conviction of an act of murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to notify the agency that prosecuted an alien that such alien is seeking cancellation of removal; and (2) the agency to seek to block such action based upon the alien's failure to provide the agency with all relevant criminal information. Terminates the period of continuous residence or physical presence for cancellation of removal purposes when an alien receives a notice to appear for removal proceedings. (Currently such period is deemed to end upon such notice or upon commission of the removable offense.) Permits an alien who has committed a criminal offense to reenter the United States without seeking admission (and thus be subject to removal) if the offense was committed: (1) outside of the United States and the alien received a waiver or cancellation of removal prior to seeking reentry; and (2) within the United States and the alien was absent from the United States for not more than 30 days since the offense, or for more than 60 days if he or she was unable to return within 30 days for reasons beyond his or her control. Authorizes the Secretary to release a criminal alien who proves that he or she: (1) is prima facie eligible for cancellation of removal; and (2) would not pose a danger to the national security or the safety of persons or property, or be a flight risk. States that a criminal conviction remains a conviction for immigration purposes even if vacated, unless the conviction is vacated: (1) on the merits; or (2) on grounds relating to the violation of a statutory or constitutional right in the underlying proceedings. Permits an alien made eligible for cancellation of removal as a result of the amendments made by this Act to file a motion to reopen to apply for cancellation within one year of the Secretary's issuance of implementing regulations. Prohibits: (1) an alien from being admitted to enter the United States to file a motion to reopen or to apply for cancellation of removal, except at the Secretary's discretion; and (2) judicial review of such determinations. Sunsets this Act on the later of December 31, 2006, or three years after issuance of final regulations.

Law· HRH.R. 2555 (108th)enacted

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2003

Makes FY 2004 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security for: (1) departmental management and operations; (2) border and transportation security (including the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Office for Domestic Preparedness); (3) emergency preparedness and response; and (4) other departmental activities (including citizenship and immigration services, the United States Coast Guard, the Directorate of Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, and the United States Secret Service).

Bill· HRH.R. 2525 (108th)referred

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2003

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of: (1) medical visits; (2) student groups; or (3) special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.

Bill· HRH.R. 2496 (108th)referred

Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2003

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 2487 (108th)referred

For the relief of Esther Karinge.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2003

Makes Esther Karinge eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.

Bill· HRH.R. 2435 (108th)referred

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2003

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors.

Bill· HRH.R. 2415 (108th)referred

For the relief of Zdenko Lisak.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 2003

Prohibits Zdenko Lisak 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 deportation or any finding of deportability that has been entered against Zdenko Lisak by reason of any such act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2359 (108th)failed

Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2003

Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend: (1) the "basic" employment verification system pilot program; (2) the citizen attestation pilot program; and (3) the machine-readable-document pilot program. Authorizes use of the employment eligibility confirmation system for Government agency inquiries, including provision of citizenship or immigration status information in addition to identity and employment eligibility information. (Current law prohibits such access except as provided for under a pilot program.)

Bill· HRH.R. 2364 (108th)referred

Caribbean Amnesty and Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2003

Caribbean Amnesty and Relief Act - Provides for the adjustment to permanent resident status of certain Caribbean country nationals (and spouses and children) who have maintained continuous physical presence in the United States since at least September 30, 1996. Establishes in the Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services the Visa Fairness Commission, which shall gather data on economic and racial profiling by embassy Consular Affairs offices and by Customs and immigration inspectors at U.S. ports of entry. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate specified classification petition or labor certification requirements for certain aliens present in the United States who entered without inspection, accepted unauthorized employment, or are in unlawful status who wish to adjust to permanent resident status.

Bill· SS. 1171 (108th)referred

A bill for the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2003

Declares Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) to be considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 1129 (108th)referred

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2003

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2003 - Establishes procedures for immigration officers who find an unaccompanied alien child at a U.S. land border or point of entry who is a national or habitual resident of a contiguous country. Establishes that other unaccompanied alien children, including trafficking victims, shall be in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, except that such children who threaten U.S. security or who are charged with or have been convicted of a felony shall be in the care of the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security. 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 detention and prohibited detention practices. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Government should ensure that it does not repatriate children in its custody into life- and safety-threatening settings. Directs the Secretary of State to include in the annual State Department Country Report on Human Rights an assessment of the degree to which each country protects children from smugglers and traffickers. Directs the Office, with respect to unaccompanied alien children in the custody of the Office or the Department of Homeland Security, to: (1) develop age determination procedures; and (2) provide immigration counsel. Directs the Executive Office for Immigration Review to develop model guidelines for legal representation of children. Authorizes the Office to provide that each unaccompanied child have a guardian ad litem. Requires the Office to implement a pilot program for the appointment of guardians ad litem. Amends special immigrant juvenile provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Expresses congressional commendation of the Immigration and Naturalization Service' s issuance of its "Guidelines for Children's Asylum Claims." Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide immigration officers with related training. Exempts unaccompanied alien children from certain removal and asylum provisions. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to set forth additional responsibilities and authorities of the Office with respect to unaccompanied alien children.

Bill· HRH.R. 2279 (108th)referred

For the relief of Mohammed Manir Hossain, Ferdous Ara Manir, and Maish Samiha Manir.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2003

Makes Mohammed Manir Hossain, Ferdous Ara Manir, and Maish Samiha Manir each eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.

Bill· HRH.R. 2280 (108th)referred

For the relief of Yevgeniya Dobrovolska and Mykola Dobrovolskyy.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2003

Makes Yevgeniya Dobrovolska and Mykola Dobrovolskyy each eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.

Bill· HRH.R. 2235 (108th)referred

Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2003

Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003 - Suspends the following immigration-related authorities: (1) the visa waiver program; (2) adjustment to permanent resident status; (3) renewal of temporary protected status; (4) the diversity immigrant visa program; and (5) certain family-related immigrant visa programs. Authorizes specified waiver authority. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public listing of every alien subject to a final order of deportation for whom the appropriate country of return has refused or unreasonably delayed such action; and (2) that U.S. visa issuance be discontinued in a country which has 24 or more listed individuals. Sets forth conditions for waiver of such suspension and related provisions. Suspends authorities of the Secretary and the Secretary of State's to issue nonimmigrant visas. Directs the Secretary to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for certain alien-related detention and removal costs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2281 (108th)referred

For the relief of Asad Mohamed Alkurabi.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2003

Declares Asad Mohamed Alkurabi to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2194 (108th)referred

New Homestead Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2003

New Homestead Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Education to repay a specified percentage (up to $2,000 per year) of certain education loans to an individual who completes a degree and both resides and is employed in a qualifying county outside a metropolitan statistical area which for 20 years has a net out-migration of inhabitants of at least ten percent of the county population. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for a specified portion of the purchase price of a qualified residence in such a rural county. Allows a capital loss deduction with respect to sale or exchange of principal residence in certain rural areas. Provides for the creation of tax-exempt individual homestead accounts, which shall receive matching Federal contributions according to a specified formula, whose tax-free distributions after five years are used for qualified higher education or medical expenses, first-time homebuyer or business capitalization costs, or rollovers. Establishes a rural investment tax credit of 70 percent of the present value of new buildings (including rehabilitation projects) or 30 percent of the present value of existing buildings. Establishes a qualified rural investment small business investment credit of 30 percent of qualified expenditures. Provides for accelerated depreciation of property in rural investment projects. New Homestead Venture Capital Fund Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide for establishment of new homestead venture capital funds, owned by private investors, which shall generate and provide equity capital to rural businesses.

Bill· HRH.R. 2154 (108th)referred

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2003

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act prohibit the admission of an intracompany transferee (L visa) nonimmigrant alien unless the employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an application stating that the employer will not place such alien with another employer where: (1) such alien performs duties in whole or in part at one or more worksites owned, operated, or controlled by such other employer; and (2) there are indicia of an employment relationship between such alien and such other employer. Sets forth related requirements of the Secretary respecting such aliens.

Law· HRH.R. 2152 (108th)enacted

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2003

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special immigrant religious worker program.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 240 (108th)passed

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2003

Calls for establishment of a National Community Health Center Week (beginning on August 10, 2003) to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

Bill· HRH.R. 2137 (108th)referred

Immigrant Children Protection Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2003

Immigrant Children Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide that each accompanied (with written consent of the parent or accompanying adult) or unaccompanied alien child, with specified exceptions, shall be transferred from the Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Refugee Resettlement within 72 hours of apprehension, and shall be released from custody and placed into the community with a qualified relative or caretaker within 15 days of such apprehension. Includes children with special needs within the Office's responsibilities in the care and placement of unaccompanied alien children.

Bill· HRH.R. 2083 (108th)referred

For the relief of Geert Botzen.

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2003

Declares Geert Botzen 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.

Bill· SS. 1042 (108th)referred

A bill for the relief of Tchisou Tho.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2003

Declares Tchisou Tho 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 2027 (108th)referred

For the relief of Zdanko Lisak.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2003

Prohibits Zdanko Lisak 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 deportation or any finding of deportability that has been entered against Zdanko Lisak by reason of any such act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1983 (108th)referred

American Asian Justice Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2003

American Asian Justice Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include certain children born in the Philippines or Japan to U.S. fathers among those children given preferential immigration treatment.

Bill· HRH.R. 1954 (108th)open

Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2003

Armed Forces Naturalization Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to one year; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces. Amends the Act to retain, with specified filing deadlines, immediate relative status for the alien spouse, child, or parent of a person granted posthumous U.S. citizenship through death from injury or disease incurred while serving honorably on active military service during a period of hostilities. Permits self-petitions for immigrant status. Waives public charge grounds of inadmissibility. Prohibits the imposition of related fees. Treats the alien spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen who died from injury or disease incurred while serving honorably on active military service during a period of hostilities as a valid petitioner for immediate family status. Permits surviving child or parent self-petitions for immigrant status. Waives public charge grounds of inadmissibility. Replaces specified references to the "Attorney General" with the "Secretary of Homeland Security." Makes the provisions of this Act, except fee-related provisions, effective as if enacted on September 11, 2001.

Bill· HRH.R. 1953 (108th)open

Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2003

Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to one year (effective as if enacted on September 11, 2001); and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces.

Bill· HRH.R. 1958 (108th)referred

Korean Immigration Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2003

Korean Immigration Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 500,000 one dollar silver coins, the design of which shall be emblematic of the immigration of Koreans into the United States and the significant contributions of Korean Americans to the United States. States that no such coins shall be minted after December 31, 2003.

Bill· SS. 986 (108th)referred

Colombian Temporary Protected Status Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2003

Columbian Temporary Protected Status Act of 2003 - Expresses the sense of Congress in favor of extending temporary protected status to Columbian nationals in the United States. Designates Columbia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country undergoing an ongoing armed conflict in order to make qualifying Columbians living in the United States eligible aliens for temporary protected status.

Bill· HRH.R. 1948 (108th)referred

For the relief of Shigeru Yamada.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2003

Declares Shigeru Yamada 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 1930 (108th)referred

Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2003

Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2003 - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain Liberian nationals who were granted, or are eligible to apply for, temporary protected status as of a specified date.

Bill· SS. 940 (108th)referred

Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2003

Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) eliminate the three-year service requirement; (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee; (3) provide for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces; and (4) provide for revocation of citizenship for separation from military service under other than honorable conditions (such ground for revocation shall be in addition to any other provided by law).

Bill· HRH.R. 1850 (108th)open

Fairness for America's Heroes Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2003

Fairness for America's Heroes Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) extend automatic naturalization (upon commencement of combat service) to a noncitizen member of the armed forces who serves on active service below the grade of commissioned officer in a combat zone; and (2) provide immigration benefits to the spouse, child, or parent of a member of the armed forces who was granted posthumous citizenship through death while on active duty service during a period of military hostilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 1847 (108th)referred

Denial of Passports to Noncustodial Parents in Cases of Nonpayment of Child Support

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2003

Denial of Passports to Noncustodial Parents in Cases of Nonpayment of Child Support - Authorizes the Secretary of State to refuse, revoke, restrict, or limit a passport if the applicant or passport holder is a noncustodial parent who is the subject of an outstanding State arrest warrant for nonpayment of child support, where the amount in controversy is not less than $5,000.

Bill· SS. 925 (108th)passed

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2004

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2003

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2004 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 for: (1) the Department of State; and (2) U.S. international broadcasting activities. Amends Federal law with respect to certain Department of State basic authorities and activities, as well as educational, cultural, and public diplomacy authorities and activities, including the U.S. Diplomacy Center. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to authorize the Secretary of State to establish the Fellowship of Hope Program, for exchanges of U.S. Foreign Service members with their counterparts in certain foreign governments. Amends Federal law with respect to: (1) the organization and personnel of the Department of State; (2) international organizations; and (3) the designation of foreign terrorist organizations. Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to direct the President to develop and report to specified congressional committees on an international information strategy with plans designed for major regions of the world, including a focus on those with significant Muslim populations. Authorizes the Secretary to expand certain educational and cultural exchanges, and establish an international secondary school student exchange visitor program, with emphasis on countries with significant Mulsim populations. Edward R. Murrow Fellowship Act - Establishes an Edward R. Murrow Fellowship program under which the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall provide fellowships to foreign national journalists while they serve, for a period of six months, in positions at the Voice of America, RFE/RL, Incorporated, or Radio Free Asia. International Parental Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny admission into the United States of aliens supporting international child abductors and relatives of such abductors. Provides for: (1) fellowships for multidisciplinary training on nonproliferation issues; (2) reports on U.S. policy toward Haiti and on victims of violent crime abroad; (3) reaffirmation of U.S. policy regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state; (4) annual grants to a Middle East Broadcasting Network; (5) the sense of Congress relating to international and economic support for a successor regime in Iraq; (6) pressure for full membership of the Magen David Adom Society in the International Red Cross Movement; (7) encouragement of U.S. international leadership and responsibility in reducing the health, environmental, and economic risks posed by climate change; and (8) reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Peace Corps Act with respect to: (1) the independence of the Peace Corps; (2) increasing the number of volunteers; (3) special volunteer recruitment and placement for countries whose governments are seeking to foster greater understanding between their citizens and the United States; (4) volunteer training in prevention and treatment of infectious diseases; (5) the Peace Corps Advisory Council; (6) readjustment allowances; (7) programs and projects of returned Peace Corps volunteers to promote Peace Corps goals; and (8) reauthorization of the Peace Corps.

Bill· HRH.R. 1830 (108th)referred

Earned Legalization and Family Unification Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2003

Earned Legalization and Family Unification Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide permanent resident status for certain: (1) long-term resident workers; and (2) children in middle or secondary school.

Bill· SS. 897 (108th)open