Immigration

United States-Canada Job Opportunity Reciprocity Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1989

United States-Canada Job Opportunity Reciprocity Act - Provides for the temporary (four-year maximum) U.S. admission and employment of certain Canadian citizens possessing specified technical and other skills. Directs the Secretary of Labor to collect statistical data regarding such admissions and to share it with the Government of Canada and U.S. agencies concerned with labor shortages.

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1989

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act - Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish a Federal loan guarantee program to encourage private lenders and organizations to provide loans to eligible refugees; and (2) provide direct Federal loans to certain eligible refugees who do not have access to such program. Limits individual loans to $8,500. Requires eligible refugees to participate in such program or be sponsored by a U.S. citizen. Makes a refugee admitted into the United States under such loan program ineligible for one year for: (1) food stamps; (2) aid to families with dependent children; (3) federally-assisted refugee assistance; and (4) supplemental security income under the Social Security Act.

Tibetan Immigration Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1989

Tibetan Immigration Act of 1990 - Provides for a three-year period of additional (1000) immigrant visas for natives of Tibet in India or Nepal. Considers a person to be a native of Tibet if he or she was born in Tibet or is the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of such a person. Requires the Secretary of State to consult with the Tibetan Council for Home Affairs in India when making these visas available.

NP-5 Program Amendments of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1989

NP-5 Program Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to extend the NP-5 visa program through FY 1995. (Such program provides 15,000 additional visas annually to nationals of countries adversely affected by the 1965 Immigration Act.) Revises such program's visa lottery to award visas on the basis of application chronology. Voids the application of an alien who submits multiple petitions. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the lottery's implementation. Provides, with regard to such program, for: (1) definition of "adversely affected foreign state"; (2) waiver of the two-year home country residency requirement for certain temporary residents; (3) carryover of unused visas; and (4) no denial of visa for failure to have U.S. employment. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a country by country study of consular visa denials and report to the appropriate congressional committees.

Chinese and Central American Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1989

Chinese and Central American Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989 - Title I: Temporary Protected Status - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a temporary protected status for certain nationals of: (1) the People's Republic of China; (2) El Salvador; (3) Nicaragua; and (4) other designated foreign states. Title II: GAO Investigation and Report and Congressional Review - Requires the General Accounting Office to: (1) investigate the conditions of displaced Nicaraguans and Salvadorans and of Chinese outside China; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees, which shall hold hearings on such report.

To require the Attorney General to defer deportation of aliens alleged to have committed an aggravated felony until completion of judicial proceedings and any term of imprisonment.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1989

Directs the Attorney General to defer deportation of an alien pending disposition of aggravated felony charges and any term of imprisonment. Provides, upon State request, for the temporary Federal custody of such an alien.

IRCA Amendments of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1989

IRCA Amendments of 1989 - Title I: Provisions Relating to Title I of IRCA (Control of Illegal Immigration) - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the voluntary issuance of work authorization cards to U.S. citizens and others authorized to work in the United States. Requires the issuance of a final administrative order before imposition of illegal hiring criminal sanctions on an employer. Requires immigration emergency funds to be made available to localities affected by increased asylum applicants. Title II: Provisions Relating to Title II of IRCA (Legalization) - Repeals the one-year filing deadline for an alien seeking to adjust from temporary to permanent resident status under the legalization program. Revises provisions with regard to a nonimmigrant's legalization filing. Permits the courts to extend the legalization filing period for up to six months in an action challenging related rules, policies, or practices. Prohibits the deportation of spouses and children of legalized aliens and certain alien minors (and authorizes employment) in certain deportation circumstances. Amends the Immigration Reform and Control Act to expand the use of State legalization assistance grants to include: (1) employment training; (2) legalization outreach; and (3) employment discrimination outreach and enforcement.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the arrest authority of officers and employees of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the arrest authority of Immigration and Naturalization Service officers and employees.

Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1989

Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989 - Provides for adjustment to immigrant status without regard to specified numerical limitations under the Immigration and Nationality Act for an alien (and accompanying spouse and children): (1) who as of September 1, 1989, had H-1 nonimmigrant registered nurse status; (2) who has been employed in that capacity for at least three years prior to applying for status adjustment; and (3) whose continued nursing employment meets certain labor certification requirements. Provides that H-1 nurses whose visas expire December 31, 1989, shall be considered to be in legal status for 120 days after the promulgation of related Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new procedure for the admission of nonimmigrant (H-1a) nurses. Requires such an alien: (1) to be licensed as a nurse in the country where he or she received nursing education, or to have received such education in the United States or Canada; and (2) to have passed an appropriate examination or to have a license and be otherwise eligible to practice immediately in the State of intended employment. Requires the employer-facility to attest that: (1) services are necessary to avoid substantial disruption of health care services; (2) such alien's employment will not affect similarly employed nurses' wages and working conditions; (3) such alien will be paid the prevailing wage for similarly employed nurses at the facility; (4) steps are being taken to recruit and retain U.S. citizen or immigrant nurses or that the facility is subject to an approved State plan for such purpose; (5) there is no ongoing strike or labor dispute; and (6) notice of such hiring petition has been given to the nurses' bargaining representative or conspicuously posted if no such representative exists. States that a facility shall not meet the "substantial disruption of services" requirement if it has laid off registered nurses within the previous year. Enumerates facility "nurse recruitment and retention" steps, including: (1) operating or financing training or career development programs; and (2) paying wages above local wage rates or providing salary advancement opportunities. Makes such attestations valid for one year. Permits multiple petitions to be filed on the basis of one attestation. Requires the Secretary of Labor to compile and make available in Washington, D.C., a list of facility petitions and attestations. Requires the Secretary to establish a process for the receipt, investigation, and disposition of complaints with respect to a facility's failure to comply with the terms of its attestation. Authorizes: (1) an aggrieved person or organization (including a bargaining representative) to file a complaint; and (2) the Secretary to initiate an investigation. Requires: (1) the Secretary to make a determination within 120 days of a complaint; and (2) a hearing on the complaint within 60 days of such determination. Authorizes such facility's petitions for one year. Requires the payment of back wages where appropriate. Directs the Secretary to provide for a process under which a State may submit a plan for the recruitment and retention of U.S. citizen and immigrant nurses. Establishes for H-1a alien nurses an initial admission period of up to three years, with an extension period not to exceed a total admissions period of five years (six years under extraordinary circumstances). Directs the Secretary to appoint an advisory group by January 1, 1991, with regard to: (1) the impact of the H-1a program on the nursing shortage; (2) recruitment and retention of U.S. nurses; and (3) program extension. Prohibits specified H-1 regulation changes.

Lebanese Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1989

Lebanese Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant temporary (two year) protected status to certain Lebanese nationals residing in the United States (thus prohibiting their deportation during such period). Authorizes such aliens to work in the United States. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees with regard to such program.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new nonimmigrant classification for certain alien exporters.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant classification for certain alien exporters.

Immigration Service Volunteer Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1989

Immigration Service Volunteer Assistance Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to accept, recruit, and train volunteer workers to assist INS in various support roles. Declares that such volunteers shall not be used to displace INS personnel. Empowers the Commissioner to provide for the incidental expenses of such volunteers. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1990.

To amend section 204 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 with respect to the use of State legalization impact assistance grant funds.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1989

Amends the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to reimburse States for the costs of specified outreach activities carried out with respect to adjustment to permanent resident status by temporary resident aliens legalized under such Act.

To amend the Immigration and Nationalty Act to provide for admission, without regard to numerical limitations, of family preference immigrants from Lebanon who have not been firmly resettled in a foreign country.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive numerical admissions limitations with regard to certain family preference immigrants from Lebanon who have not been firmly resettled in a foreign country.

Gene McNary, of Missouri, to be Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, vice Alan C. Nelson, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 4 August 1989

A bill to amend the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to reimburse States for the costs of legislation outreach activities for temporary resident aliens regarding procedures for their adjustment of status to permanent residence.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1989

Amends the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to reimburse States for the costs of specified outreach activities carried out with respect to adjustment to permanent resident status by temporary resident aliens legalized under such Act.

A concurrent resolution commending the decision of the Board of Immigration appeals to allow Joseph Patrick Doherty to apply for political asylum, expressing concern at the Attorney General's June 30, 1989, decision to deny Joseph Patrick Doherty a political asylum hearing, and asking the Attorney General to respect the BIA decision on political asylum and immediately to relase Joseph Patrick Doherty on bond pending final completion of the immigration proceedings.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1989

Commends the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision to permit Joseph Patrick Doherty to apply for political asylum and expresses concern about the position taken by Attorneys General Meese and Thornburgh on such matter. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Attorney General should respect the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision; and (2) Doherty should be released on bond pending completion of the immigration proceedings.

Immigration Adjudication and Asylum Amendments of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1989

Immigration Adjudication and Asylum Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as an independent agency within the Department of Justice: (1) a United States Immigration Board to hear specified immigration-related administrative appeals; and (2) an administrative law judge system. Revises asylum provisions.

To modify certain L-1 visa requirements for certain Hong Kong employees of qualified United States companies.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1989

Modifies specified "L-1" visa requirements for certain Hong Kong alien employees of qualified U.S. companies.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect foreign spouses victimized by physical abuse and extreme mental cruelty.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain battered alien spouses to apply for permanent residence without filing a joint petition (or having a joint interview) with the citizen spouse. Requires such an alien spouse to demonstrate: (1) that the marriage was entered into in good faith; and (2) evidence of physical abuse or mental cruelty.

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1989

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment to temporary or permanent resident status, or change to another nonimmigrant status, of certain nonimmigrant (student, exchange visitor) nationals of the People's Republic of China. (Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for "J" visa exchange visitors.) Authorizes such persons to travel abroad and to work in the United States. Establishes a deferred departure period for such persons through June 5, 1993. Authorizes the Attorney General as of June 5, 1990, to terminate such deferred departure if the President certifies to the Congress that conditions in China have changed.

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1989

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment to temporary or permanent resident status, or change to another nonimmigrant status, of certain nonimmigrant (student, exchange visitor) nationals of the People's Republic of China. (Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for "J" visa exchange visitors.) Authorizes such persons to travel abroad and to work in the United States. Establishes a deferred departure period for such persons through June 5, 1993. Authorizes the Attorney General as of June 5, 1990, to terminate such deferred departure period if the President certifies to the Congress that conditions in China have changed.

Chinese Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1989

Chinese Temporary Protected Status Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a temporary protected status for certain nationals of the People's Republic of China and other designated foreign states. Authorizes an alien under such status to work in the United States. Authorizes the Attorney General to so designate a country (or part thereof) only if: (1) there is an ongoing armed conflict which would threaten the safety of returned aliens; (2) a natural disaster has created conditions under which the country cannot handle the return of such aliens, and the country has requested such designation; or (3) extraordinary and temporary conditions exist in the country and the return of such alien would not be in the national interest of the United States. Designates the People's Republic of China such a country (based on extraordinary and temporary conditions). Makes such initial designation effective for two years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Attorney General to review the status of a designated country at least annually. Makes a designation extension or termination of a designation of a foreign country effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Prohibits judicial review of such designations. States that a Chinese national shall be eligible for such status only if he or she: (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the date of enactment of this Act; (2) has continuously resided in the United States since July 1, 1989; (3) is otherwise admissible as an immigrant; and (4) registers as required. States that an alien from a designated country shall be eligible for such status only if the alien: (1) has been continuously present and resided in the United States since the most recent designation of his or her country; (2) is otherwise admissible as an immigrant; and (3) registers as required. Authorizes registration fees, with a maximum amount of $50. Permits waiver of certain alien excludability provisions for humanitarian or family unity purposes or when otherwise in the public interest. Prohibits such waiver in cases involving certain drug offenses, criminals, national security concerns, or Nazi persecutions. Makes an alien ineligible for such benefits if he or she: (1) has been convicted in the United States of a felony or two or more misdemeanors; or (2) has participated in persecution or is a threat to U.S. security. States that such temporary residency period shall not be considered as physical presence for suspension of deportation purposes unless the Attorney General determines that extreme hardship exists. States that during such temporary residency period the alien: (1) shall not be considered to be permanently residing in the United States under color of law; (2) shall not be eligible for Federal public assistance, except for specified emergency medical treatment; (3) may be deemed ineligible for public assistance by a State or local authority; (4) may travel abroad; and (5) shall be considered in lawful status for adjustment or change of status purposes. Directs the Attorney General to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the operation of such temporary residency program.

To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to aliens and nationality, as title 8, United States Code, "Aliens and Nationality".

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1989

Revises, codifies, and enacts certain laws relating to aliens and nationality as title 8, United States Code, "Aliens and Nationality." Subdivides such title into the following subtitles: (1) General; (II) Aliens; (III) Unlawful Employment Practices; (IV) Refugee and Immigrant Programs; and (V) Citizenship and Nationality. Subtitle I: General - Sets forth: (1) definitions and special provisions for certain nonimmigrants; (2) organization, administration, and authorities of the Department of Justice, including the Attorney General and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Department of State, including the Secretary of State and the Bureau of Consular Affairs; (3) miscellaneous liaison provisions; (4) travel requirements; and (5) general miscellaneous provisions. Subtitle II: Aliens - Sets forth nonimmigrant provisions with respect to: (1) general admissions; (2) nonimmigrant classifications; (3) documentation requirements; (4) temporary agricultural workers; and (5) alien crewmembers. Sets forth immigrant provisions with respect to: (1) documentation requirements and numerical limitations; (2) refugee admissions; (3) petitions, visas, and reentry permits; (4) special agricultural workers; and (5) conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses, sons, and daughters. Sets forth general provisions with respect to: (1) exclusion; (2) registration and fingerprinting; (3) entry and exclusion; and (4) deportation. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) change of status; (2) change of status for certain aliens who entered the United States before 1982; and (3) civil and criminal immigration-related penalties. Subtitle III: Unlawful Employment Practices - Sets forth unlawful alien employment and related provisions, including: (1) the employment verification system; and (2) criminal and civil actions for pattern or practice violations. Subtitle IV: Refugee and Immigration Programs - Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) refugee coordination and assistance; (2) international participation and emergency assistance; (3) immigration education assistance; (4) State legalization impact-assistance grants; and (5) reimbursement for costs of imprisoning Cuban nationals and illegal aliens. Subtitle V: Citizenship and Nationality - Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) citizenship and nationality at birth and collective naturalization; (2) nationality through naturalization; (3) naturalization procedure and courts; (4) loss of nationality; (5) nationality documents; (6) passports; and (7) miscellaneous related provisions.

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Mediation Process Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1989

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Mediation Process Act of 1987 - Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to require a person to pursue all administrative and mediation or conciliation avenues before bringing an action under such Act. Requires all administrative steps taken to be detailed in a complaint. Provides attorneys' fees for a defendant where the court determines that a plaintiff's action was unreasonable, abusive of the legal process, or was pursued for the principal purpose of harassment.

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1989

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain nationals of the People's Republic of China entitled to deferral of enforced departure to adjust to temporary U.S. resident status. Allows such persons to work in the United States. Waives the foreign (home country) residence requirement for certain Chinese students and exchange visitors applying for temporary resident status. Requires the Attorney General to disseminate program information.

Chinese Nationals' Choice of Status Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1989

Chinese Nationals' Choice of Status Act of 1989 - Grants a temporary stay of deportation from the United States for certain nationals of the People's Republic of China. Authorizes for such aliens: (1) work authorization; and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

Naturalized Citizens United States Flag Distribution Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1989

Naturalized Citizens United States Flag Distribution Act - Directs the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to provide for the distribution of a U.S. flag to each individual who is naturalized as a citizen of the United States. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to treat Hong Kong as a separate foreign state for purposes of applying the numerical limitations on immigration.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Treats Hong Kong as a separate foreign state rather than a colony or dependent area for U.S. immigration purposes, beginning in FY 1990. (Thereby increasing the number of visas chargeable to Hong Kong.)

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Chinese Student Relief Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain nationals of the People's Republic of China entitled to deferral of enforced departure to adjust to temporary U.S. resident status. Allows such persons to work in the United States. Waives the foreign (home country) residence requirement for certain Chinese students and exchange visitors applying for temporary resident status.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to continue to permit, after October 1, 1989, the immigration of certain adopted children.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to continue to permit the immigration of certain adopted children.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the application of employer sanctions to longshore work.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the application of employer sanctions to longshore work.

Emergency Chinese Facilitation of Status Adjustment Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Emergency Chinese Facilitation of Status Adjustment Act of 1989 - Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States on a student (J) visa. Continues the legal status of nonimmigrant nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States for adjustment or change of status purposes.

Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance through FY 1992. Requires: (1) the President to present his annual refugee admissions recommendations to the Congress by June 1; and (2) such recommendations to include any changes in budget authority due to refugee admissions changes. Provides for: (1) consolidation of related State and administrative procedures; and (2) Federal, State, and local consultation. Requires the Coordinator for Refugee Affairs to submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting such coordinated refugee resettlement efforts. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting resettlement of Vietnamese Amerasians and certain Vietnamese refugees. Requires the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting the potential viability of a refugee cash and medical assistance program. Provides for the: (1) implementation of private sector funding for specified refugees; and (2) establishment of related admissions and sponsorship guidelines.

To treat Hong Kong as a separate foreign state for purposes of applying the numerical limitations on immigration.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Treats Hong Kong as a separate foreign state rather than a colony or dependent area for U.S. immigration purposes, beginning in FY 1990 (thereby increasing the number of visas chargeable to Hong Kong).

Chinese Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Chinese Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Relief Act - Grants U.S. permanent resident status to certain nonimmigrant (students and exchange visitors) nationals of the People's Republic of China.

A bill to establish a presumption of eligibility for asylum in the United States for certain natives of the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1989

Establishes a rebuttable presumption of eligibility for U.S. asylum for certain nationals (including students and teachers) of the People's Republic of China.

Emergency Chinese Visitor Immigration Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1989

Emergency Chinese Visitor Immigration Act of 1989 - Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States on a student (J) visa. Continues the legal status of nonimmigrant nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States for adjustment or change of status purposes.

Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1989

Emergency Chinese Adjustment of Status Facilitation Act of 1989 - Waives the two-year home country residence requirement for nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States on a student (J) visa. Continues the legal status of nonimmigrant nationals of the People's Republic of China in the United States for adjustment or change of status purposes.

Chinese Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1989

Chinese Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Relief Act - Grants U.S. permanent resident status to certain nonimmigrant (students and exchange visitors) nationals of the People's Republic of China.

Immigration Reform Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1989

Immigration Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a two-tiered immigration annual entry level made up of "family connection" immigrants and "independent" (employment-related) immigrants. (Includes up to 30,000 annual backlog immigrants for FY 1991 through 1993). Requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Labor to report annually to the President and to the appropriate congressional committees on the social, economic, and environmental impacts of immigration. Requires: (1) such report, beginning in FY 1994 and at subsequent three-year intervals, to consider the need to change immigration levels; and (2) the House and Senate Judiciary Committees to hold appropriate hearings. Limits annual "family connection" and "independent" visas from each foreign country. Revises the immigration admissions preference system to allocate "family connection" preferences as follows: (1) unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (eight percent of worldwide level); (2) spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent resident aliens (68 percent of worldwide level); (3) married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (12 percent of worldwide level); and (4) never married brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens and former fifth preference immigrants (12 percent of worldwide level). Allocates "independent" preferences as follows: (1) special immigrants (three percent of worldwide level); (2) aliens who are members of the professions with advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability (40 percent of worldwide level); (3) skilled workers (34 percent of worldwide level); (4) employment creation (three percent of worldwide level, or 3,900 visas, whichever is greater, to any alien with a minimum $1,000,000 capital investment that will create at least ten jobs); and (5) selected immigrants chosen on a point system basis. Sets forth the following system criteria: (1) age; (2) education; (3) English language ability; (4) U.S. occupational demand; and (5) occupational training and work experience. Amends the petitioning procedure provisions of such Act to permit special immigrant petitions to be filed with the Attorney General. Amends labor certification provisions of such Act to exclude certain classes of immigrants unless the Secretary of Labor certifies that there are not sufficient qualified U.S. workers and that employment of aliens in such positions will not adversely affect U.S. workers' wages and conditions. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study, and hold public hearings, about the labor certification process and to report to the appropriate congressional committees. Establishes a two-year conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs and their families. Provides for selected immigrant visa fees to be charged for the filing of a petition for certain immigrant categories. Amends Federal law to credit a Department of State fund (derived from fees collected by consular officers) to pay the expenses of research and development of visa and passport functions. Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to prepare a study and report quarterly to the Congress regarding Cuban immigration into the United States.

A bill to prohibit the payment of Federal benefits to illegal aliens.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1989

Prohibits the payment of: (1) direct Federal financial or social insurance benefits to illegal aliens; or (2) unemployment benefits to aliens without employment authorization.

Hong Kong Immigration Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1989

Hong Kong Immigration Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to give special immigrant status to certain preference immigrants and their families from Hong Kong. Limits annual entries of such immigrants to 50,000 less the number of immigrant visas chargeable to Hong Kong under other provisions of such Act. Provides for visa priority allocations.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise certain health requirements regarding the admission of certain disabled veterans and to revise the period of active military service required for a veteran to qualify for naturalization.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the exclusion based on health status of a noncitizen U.S. armed forces veteran with a service-connected disability. Permits a noncitizen U.S. armed forces veteran to qualify for naturalization with less than three years service if such person was discharged early because of a service-connected disability.

Special Immigrant Protection Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1989

Special Immigrant Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant special immigrant status for certain previously paroled aliens whose U.S. admission is deemed for foreign policy reasons to be in the national interest.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt travelers from Belize from the user fee for immigration inspection.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt travellers from Belize from immigration inspection fees.

To provide for additional Border Patrol personnel and the procurement of additional mobile sensor response systems for deployment at any designated Border Patrol checkpoint in the State of Maine.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1989

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and 1991 for the Border Patrol of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for additional personnel and procurement of additional mobile sensor response systems for deployment at any designated Border Patrol checkpoint in Maine.

To authorize the detail of personnel of the Department of Defense to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for border patrol-related activities.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1989

Authorizes the detail of Department of Defense personnel to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service in border patrol-related activities.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect foreign spouses victimized by physical abuse and extreme mental cruelty.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1989

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain battered alien spouses to apply for permanent residence without filing a joint petition (and interview) with the citizen spouse. Requires such an alien spouse to demonstrate: (1) that the marriage was entered into with good faith; and (2) evidence of physical abuse or extreme mental cruelty.

Vietnamese Reeducation Prisoner Resettlement Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1989

Vietnamese Reeducation Prisoner Resettlement Act of 1989 - Authorizes the issuance of immigrant visas to former prisoners held in reeducation camps in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and members of their families. Makes such persons eligible for specified refugee benefits. Requires the Attorney General to make three annual program reports to the Congress.