Immigration

Homeland Security Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the primary mission of DHS is to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and (3) minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that occur within the United States. Includes as DHS's primary responsibilities: (1) information analysis and infrastructure protection; (2) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related countermeasures; (3) border and transportation security; (4) emergency preparedness and response; and (5) coordination (including the provision of training and equipment) with other executive agencies, with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, with the private sector, and with other entities. Creates: (1) a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall be the Secretary's first assistant for purposes of details; (2) an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; (3) an Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures; (4) an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; (5) an Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response; (6) an Under Secretary for Management; and (7) not more than six Assistant Secretaries. Establishes an Inspector General (to be appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978), and requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of the Secret Service as well, to assist the Secretary in the performance of his functions. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of specified entities, including: (1) the National Communications System of the Department of Defense; (2) the select agent registration enforcement programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); (3) the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture (DOA); (4) certain programs and activities of the Department of Energy, such as those specified for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; (5) the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury (DOT); (6) the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice (DOJ); (7) DOA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (8) the Coast Guard; (9) DOT's Transportation Security Administration; (10) the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration; (11) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (12) the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (13) HHS' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness; (14) HHS' Strategic National Stockpile; and (15) the United States Secret Service. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a human resources management system for DHS. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center.

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2002

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for FY 2003 for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the judiciary, and related agencies. Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations to the Department of Justice for: (1) general administration; (2) the U.S. Parole Commission; (3) legal activities; (4) interagency law enforcement; (5) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (6) the Drug Enforcement Administration; (7) the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (8) the Federal prison system; (9) Office of Justice programs; and (10) community-oriented policing services. Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; and (2) the International Trade Commission. Makes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) export administration; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (6) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (7) the Patent and Trademark Office; (8) the Under Secretary for Technology/Office of Technology Policy; (9) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (10) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (11) departmental management. Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for: (1) the U.S. Supreme Court; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; (3) the U.S. Court of International Trade; (4) the courts of appeals, district courts, and other judicial services; (5) the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; (6) the Federal Judicial Center; (7) judiciary retirement funds; and (8) the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Department of State and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for the Department of State for: (1) administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; and (3) the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Makes appropriations for the: (1) Maritime Administration; (2) Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad; (3) Commission on Civil Rights; (4) Commission on International Religious Freedom; (5) Commission on Ocean Policy; (6) Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (7) Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China; (8) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; (9) Federal Communications Commission; (10) Federal Maritime Commission; (11) the Federal Trade Commission; (12) Legal Services Corporation; (13) Marine Mammal Commission; (14) National Veterans Business Development Corporation; (15) Securities and Exchange Commission; (16) Small Business Administration; and (17) State Justice Institute.

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2002

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, working through the United States Geological Survey, to establish and carry out the High Plains Aquifer Comprehensive Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Program. Requires the Program to: (1) undertake mapping of the hydrogeological configuration of the Aquifer; (2) perform analyses of the current and past rates at which groundwater is being withdrawn and recharged, the net rate of decrease or increase in Aquifer storage, the factors controlling the rate of migration of water, and the current and past rate of loss of saturated thickness within the Aquifer; and (3) develop necessary regional databases and groundwater flow models. Requires the Program to include a Federal component and a State component and lists priorities of each, including (respectively): (1) coordinating Federal, State, and local data, maps and models into an integrated physical characterization of the Aquifer; and (2) hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring activities in areas of the Aquifer that will assist in addressing issues relating to groundwater depletion and resource assessment of the Aquifer. Provides for the establishment of a Federal Review Panel to evaluate the funding proposals submitted by entities of the High Plains Aquifer States. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, to prepare a plan for the Program to address overall priorities for the Program and a management structure and Program operations.

Border Commuter Student Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2002

Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as a category of nonimmigrant alien student a national of Canada or Mexico who commutes to study (including vocational or nonacademic studies) in the United States.

Judgment of the Court of 11 July 2002.#Mary Carpenter v Secretary of State for the Home Department.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Immigration Appeal Tribunal - United Kingdom.#Freedom to provide services - Article 49 EC - Directive 73/148/EEC - National of a Member State established in that State and providing services to persons established in other Member States - Right of residence in that State of a spouse who is a national of a third country.#Case C-60/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 July 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer delivered on 11 July 2002. # Arben Kaba v Secretary of State for the Home Department. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Immigration Adjudicator - United Kingdom. # Free movement of workers - Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 - Social advantage - Right of the spouse of a migrant worker to obtain leave to remain indefinitely in the territory of a Member State. # Case C-466/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 July 2002

Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2002

Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002 - Directs the Attorney General to submit to Congress an immigration security and efficiency enhancement plan which shall incorporate: (1) establishment of a central computer application and form database and network, and identification of applications and forms appropriate for electronic submission; (2) implementation of an electronic submission pilot project; and (3) within specified time periods, electronic submission of specified percentages of such applications and forms. Directs the Attorney General to establish within the visa, immigration, border patrol, and naturalization functions of the Department of Justice: (1) an electronic file management and computer information system; and (2) an electronic filing and submission system for applications from certified service providers (as provided for by this Act). Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants for enhancement of immigration service providers. Directs the National Records Center to create and maintain an electronic database of all closed Immigration and Naturalization Service files.

Doppelte Staatsangehörigkeit nach dem neuen Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht (G-SIG: 14012977)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 July 2002

Einbürgerungen seit 2000, Umfang der Mehrstaatigkeit von Ausländern, Erfassung der Doppelstaater, zusätzliche Staatsangehörigkeit ausländischer Kinder

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning loss of nationality for actions supporting terrorism against the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2002

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the loss of U.S. nationality for a native-born or naturalized citizen who: (1) joins or acts on behalf of a foreign terrorist organization so designated by the Secretary of State that is engaged in anti-U.S. terrorist activities; or (2) provides material support for such an organization. States that such actions: (1) shall be presumed to have been performed with the intent of relinquishing U.S. nationality; and (2) may be rebutted by a showing of involuntary performance.

A bill to improve access to health care medically underserved areas.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2002

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the fiscal year number of foreign residence waivers that a State may request for foreign medical graduate aliens working in U.S. health shortage areas. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to make such program permanent.

SAFER Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2002

Securing America's Freedom through Enforcement Reform Act of 2002 (SAFER Act) - Sets forth provisions, and amends specified Acts, with respect to: (1) prevention and punishment of alien smuggling, and transporting and harboring of aliens; (2) border patrol increases; (3) use of the military along the border; (4) visas, including the visa waiver program, and consular interviews of applicants; (5) alien terrorist removal, deportability, and asylum requests; (6) alien criminal removal; (7) alien human rights violator removal, deportability, and bar to status adjustment, including criminal penalties for reentry and aiding human rights violators to enter the United States; (8) document security (birth certificates, drivers licenses, social security cards); (9) employment eligibility verification; (10) increased Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) investigative personnel, (11) expedited exclusion; (12) criminal and civil penalties for improper entry of aliens; (13) voluntary departure; (14) detention facilities; (15) removal proceedings; (16) establishment of a Federal election-related Citizenship Verification Program; (17) establishment of an Office of Citizenship; (18) treatment of nationals of state sponsors of terrorism; (19) refugee admissions, and extended family and employment preferences; (20) elimination of diversity immigrant program; (21) temporary protected status; (22) designation of foreign terrorist organizations; (23) foreign students; (24) INS attorneys; (25) alien proof of identity; and (26) information on foreign crimes.

Homeland Security Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (HLS), as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the primary mission of HLS is to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and (3) minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that occur within the United States. Includes as HLS's primary responsibilities: (1) information analysis and infrastructure protection; (2) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related countermeasures; (3) border and transportation security; (4) emergency preparedness and response; and (5) coordination (including the provision of training and equipment) with other executive agencies, with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, with the private sector, and with other entities. Places responsibility with HLS for carrying out other functions of entities transferred to it as provided by law. Creates: (1) a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall be the Secretary's first assistant for purposes of details; (2) an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; (3) an Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures; (4) an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; (5) an Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response; (6) an Under Secretary for Management; and (7) not more than six Assistant Secretaries. Establishes an Inspector General (to be appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978), and enlists the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of the Secret Service as well, to assist the Secretary in the performance of his functions. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: (1) receiving and analyzing law enforcement information, intelligence, and other information in order to understand the nature and scope of the terrorist threat to the American homeland and to detect and identify potential threats of terrorism within the United States; (2) comprehensively assessing the vulnerabilities of the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (3) integrating relevant information, intelligence analyses, and vulnerability assessments (whether provided or produced by the Department or others) to identify protective priorities and support protective measures by the Department, other executive agencies, State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, and other entities; (4) developing a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (5) taking or seeking to effect necessary measures to protect the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (6) administering the Homeland Security Advisory System, exercising primary responsibility for public threat advisories, and providing specific warning information to State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, other entities, and the public, as well as advice about appropriate protective actions and countermeasures; and (7) reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations for improvements in the policies and procedures governing the sharing of law enforcement, intelligence, and other information relating to homeland security within the Federal government and between it and State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the National Infrastructure Protection Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (other than the Computer Investigations and Operations Section); (2) the National Communications System of the Department of Defense; (3) the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office of the Department of Commerce; (4) the Computer Security Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (5) the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center of the Department of Energy; and (6) the Federal Computer Incident Response Center of the General Services Administration. Gives the Secretary access to all reports, assessments, and analytical information relating to threats of terrorism in the United States and to other areas of HLS responsibility, and to all information concerning infrastructure or other vulnerabilities of the United States to terrorism, whether or not it has been analyzed, that may be collected, possessed, or prepared by any executive agency, except as otherwise directed by the President. Requires all executive agencies promptly to provide to the Secretary: (1) all reports, assessments, and analytical information relating to threats of terrorism in the United States and to other areas of HLS responsibility; (2) all information concerning infrastructure or other vulnerabilities of the United States to terrorism, whether or not it has been analyzed; (3) all information relating to significant and credible threats of terrorism in the United States, whether or not it has been analyzed, if the President has granted the Secretary such access; and (4) such other material as the President may further provide. Requires the Secretary to ensure: (1) that any such material is protected from unauthorized disclosure and handled and used only for the performance of official duties; and (2) that any shared intelligence information shall be transmitted, retained, and disseminated consistent with the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods, or appropriate similar authorities of the Attorney General concerning sensitive law enforcement information. Exempts from the Privacy Act any information in the Department's possession provided voluntarily by non-Federal entities or individuals with respect to infrastructure vulnerabilities or other vulnerabilities to terrorism. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures: (1) securing the people, infrastructures, property, resources, and systems in the United States from acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons or other emerging threats; (2) conducting a national scientific research and development (R&D) program to support the mission of HLS; (3) establishing priorities for, directing, funding, and conducting national research, development, and procurement of technology and systems for preventing the importation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related weapons and material, and for detecting, preventing, protecting against, and responding to terrorist attacks that involve such weapons or material; and (4) establishing guidelines for State and local government efforts to develop and implement countermeasures to threats of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism, and other emerging terrorist threats. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the select agent registration enforcement programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); (2) the National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center of the Department of Defense; and (4) the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture. Transfers to the Secretary the following programs and activities of the Department of Energy: (1) the chemical and biological national security and supporting programs and activities of the non-proliferation and verification R&D program; (2) the nuclear smuggling programs and activities, and other programs and activities directly related to homeland security, within the proliferation detection program of the non-proliferation and verification R&D program; (3) the nuclear assessment program and activities of the assessment, detection, and cooperation program of the international materials protection and cooperation program; (4) the energy security and assurance program and activities; (5) certain life sciences activities of the biological and environmental research program related to microbial pathogens; (6) the Environmental Measurements Laboratory; and (7) the advanced scientific computing research program and activities, and the intelligence program and activities, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Directs the Secretary to carry out his civilian human health-related biological, biomedical, and infectious disease defense R&D (including vaccine R&D) responsibilities, with authority to set priorities, through HHS (including the Public Health Service), under agreements with the Secretary of HHS. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer funds to the Secretary of HHS in connection with such agreements. Provides that nothing in this Act, except as specifically provided, shall confer upon the Secretary any authority to engage in warfighting, the military defense of the United States, or other traditional military activities. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security: (1) preventing the entry of terrorists and the instruments of terrorism into the United States;(2) securing the borders, territorial waters, ports, terminals, waterways, and air, land, and sea transportation systems of the United States, including managing and coordinating governmental activities at ports of entry; (3) administering the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States, including establishing rules for the granting of visas, parole, or other forms of permission to enter the United States to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents; (4) administering Federal customs laws; and (5) in carrying out the foregoing responsibilities, ensuring the speedy, orderly, and efficient flow of lawful traffic and commerce. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury; (2) the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice; (3) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture; (4) the Coast Guard of the Department of Transportation, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within HLS; (5) the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Transportation, including related functions of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security; and (6) the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration. Grants the Secretary: (1) exclusive authority, through the Secretary of State, to issue regulations with respect to, administer, and enforce the Immigration and Nationality Act and all other immigration and nationality laws relating to the functions of diplomatic and consular officers of the United States in connection with the granting or refusal of visas; and (2) authority to confer or impose upon any officer or employee of the United States, with the consent of the executive agency under whose jurisdiction such officer or employee is serving, any of these specified functions. Authorizes the Secretary of State to refuse a visa to an alien if the Secretary of State deems such refusal necessary or advisable in the interests of the United States. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response: (1) helping to ensure the preparedness of emergency response providers for terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies; (2) establishing standards for the Nuclear Incident Response Team, conducting joint and other exercises and training; (3) providing the Federal government's response to terrorist attacks and major disasters; (4) aiding recovery from terrorist attacks and major disasters; (5) building a comprehensive national incident management system with Federal, State, and local governments to respond to such attacks and disasters; (6) consolidating existing Federal government emergency response plans into a single, coordinated national response plan; and (7) developing comprehensive programs for interoperative communications technology, and their acquisition by emergency response providers. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Office of Justice Programs; (3) the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the FBI; (4) the Domestic Emergency Support Teams of the Department of Justice; (5) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (including the Office of Emergency Preparedness, the National Disaster Medical System, and the Metropolitan Medical Response System) of HHS; and (6) the Strategic National Stockpile of HHS. Provides that at the direction of the Secretary (in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency), the Nuclear Incident Response Team (including certain entities of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy) shall operate as an organizational unit of HLS under the Secretary's authority and control. Directs the Secretary to carry out through HHS (including the Public Health Service), under agreements with the Secretary of HHS, all biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear preparedness-related construction, renovation, and enhancement of security for research and development or other facilities owned or occupied by HHS. Directs the Secretary to carry out specified HHS public health-related activities assisting State and local government, non-Federal public and private health care facilities and providers, and public and non-profit health and educational facilities to prepare for, prevent, and respond to biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear events and public health emergencies, by means including direct services, technical assistance, communications and surveillance, education and training activities, and grants. Places the HLS Inspector General under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary with respect to audits or investigations, or the issuance of subpoenas, that require access to information concerning various specified matters including intelligence, counterintelligence, or counterterrorism matters. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Secret Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department. Authorizes the Secretary, in regulations prescribed jointly with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, to establish a human resources management system for the organizational units of HLS which shall be flexible, contemporary, and grounded in the public employment principles of merit and fitness. Grants the Secretary limited authority to: (1) reorganize HLS by allocating or reallocating functions within HLS and by establishing, consolidating, altering, or discontinuing organizational units within HLS; and (2) transfer funding between appropriations accounts upon 15 days notice to congressional appropriations committees. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center whose mission is to develop countermeasures to potential attacks by terrorists using weapons of mass destruction.

Sicherheit für Minderheiten im Kosovo (G-SIG: 14012965)

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 June 2002

Asylanträge von Personen aus dem Kosovo, davon Angehörige ethnischer Minderheiten, anerkannte und abgelehnte Anträge, Abschiebungsschutz

Immigration Adjustment Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2002

Immigration Adjustment Act of 2002 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to adjust to permanent resident the status of certain undocumented aliens who entered the United States before January 1, 2000, and have resided continuously in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding the date of status adjustment eligibility. Extends the admission date for permanent residence for certain aliens.

Border Commuter Student Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2002

Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as a category of nonimmigrant alien student a national of Canada or Mexico who commutes to study (including vocational or nonacademic studies) in the United States.

Proposal for a comprehensive plan to combat illegal immigration and trafficking of human beings in the European Union

European Union · Council of the European Union · 14 June 2002

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Health Center Week for the week beginning on August 18, 2002, to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Community Health Center Week for the week beginning on August 18, 2002, to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.

Expressing the sense of the 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, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2002

See summary of: H.Con.Res. 179

Vorübergehende Nutzung leerstehender Wohngebäude im Besitz des Bundes zur menschenwürdigen Unterbringung von Flüchtlingen in Köln (G-SIG: 14012925)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 June 2002

Unterbringung von ca. 300 Flüchtlingen in leerstehenden Wohngebäuden aus ehemals belgischem Militärbesitz

Bau der Flüchtlingsunterkunft auf dem Flughafen Frankfurt am Main (Nachfrage) (G-SIG: 14012907)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 June 2002

(Nachfrage zur Kleinen Anfrage Drs 14/4702 (Antwort)), Aufenthaltsdauer von Asylsuchenden im Zeitraum 1998 bis Mai 2002

Verschärfte Kontrollen vor der Erteilung von Visa bei Staatsangehörigen bestimmter Länder (G-SIG: 14012906)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 June 2002

Visaerteilung für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland nach besonderer Überprüfung auf der Grundlage einer Liste von 22 Staaten, Rechtsmittel gegen Visaverweigerung

Bildung ist Zukunft (G-SIG: 14012889)

Germany · German Bundestag · 5 June 2002

Umsetzung der Empfehlungen des Forum Bildung, insbesondere Erhöhung des Anteils der Ganztagsbetreuung, Steigerung des Anteils an Abiturienten, Förderung von benachteiligten Kindern und Jugendlichen, Bildung und Qualifizierung von Migranten, Bildungsberatung, nationale Bildungsberichterstattung, Bildungsforschung

To improve access to physicians in medically underserved areas.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2002

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend authority for, and increase the number of, two-year foreign residency waivers a State may request with respect to J visa medical graduate aliens.

For the relief of Rodney Allan Green and Wendy Sharon Green.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2002

Declares Rodney Allan Green and Wendy Sharon Green 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.

Haft und Folterung eines syrischen Flüchtlings nach dessen Abschiebung (G-SIG: 14012867)

Germany · German Bundestag · 31 May 2002

Schicksal von nach Syrien abgeschobenen Personen syrisch-kurdischer Herkunft, menschenrechtliche Situation in Syrien, Asylanträge von Syrern

Securing A Fast Entry at the Border (SAFE Border) Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2002

Securing A Fast Entry at the Border (SAFE Border) Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Attorney Generally to fully and permanently implement any pilot program authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act which provides for dedicated commuter lanes or PortPass programs at land points of entry into the United States for pre-screened, low-risk, frequent travelers. Directs the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Pilot Program of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to issue permits for non-commercial vehicle border crossers that shall be valid for not less than two years. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Attorney General should: (1) increase staffing under the SENTRI Pilot Program for actual inspections and necessary administrative tasks; and (2) allocate greater resources to the program to facilitate and expedite the processing of applications for SENTRI.

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2002

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for aggravated identity theft. Prescribes a sentence of: (1) two years imprisonment for knowingly transferring, possessing, or using, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person during and in relation to specified felony violations (including felonies relating to theft from employee benefit plans and to various fraud and immigration offenses), in addition to the punishment provided for such felony; and (2) five years imprisonment for knowingly taking such action during and in relation to specified felony violations pertaining to terrorist acts, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony. Bars probation for any person convicted of such violations. Provides for consecutive sentences, subject to specified limitations. Expands the existing identify theft prohibition to: (1) cover possession of a means of identification of another with intent to commit specified unlawful activity; (2) increase penalties for violations; and (3) include acts of domestic terrorism within the scope of a prohibition against facilitating an act of international terrorism.

2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2002

2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 2002 for: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (3) the Department of Commerce and related agencies; (4) the Judiciary; (5) the Department of State and related agency; (6) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (7) the Department of Defense for military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, and research, development, test and evaluation; (8) the District of Columbia; (9) the Department of Defense (civil); (10) the Department of Energy (atomic energy defense activities); (11) bilateral economic assistance, including the U.S. Agency for International Development and military assistance; (12) multilateral economic assistance, including international financial institutions; (13) the Department of the Interior; (14) the Smithsonian Institution; (15) the Department of Labor; (16) the Department of Health and Human Services; (17) the Department of Education; (18) the Legislative Branch; (19) the Department of Transportation, including the Coast Guard; (20) the Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service and payments to the Postal Service Fund; (21) the Executive Office of the President; (22) the General Services Administration; (23) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (24) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (25) the Environmental Protection Agency; (26) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and (27) the National Science Foundation. Rescinds specified funds appropriated in previous Acts. Requires the transfer of specified funds for specified purposes. Limits the availability of certain supplemental appropriations to the extent they are designated as emergency requirements as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

For the relief of Olivera Goronja.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2002

Declares Olivera Goronja 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.

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 16 May 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Spain. # Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Directive 93/16/EEC - Transposition of Articles 8 and 18 - Access to additional training for migrant doctors who wish to practise specialised medicine in the host Member State on the basis of a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications of specialist doctors which is not the subject of automatic unconditional recognition under that directive - Obligation for migrant doctors in Spain to sit the standard competition for admission to training in specialised medicine - Requirement for affiliation to a public social security body for the settlement of accounts relating to medical services with an insurance body. # Case C-232/99.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 May 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 16 May 2002. # Nani Givane and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Immigration Appeal Tribunal - United Kingdom. # Freedom of movement for workers - Regulation (EEC) No 1251/70 - Right of workers to remain in the territory of a Member State after having been employed in that State - Right of residence of members of the family of a deceased worker - Requirement of the worker's continuous residence for at least two years. # Case C-257/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 May 2002

Aufnahme der "Arbeiterpartei Kurdistans (PKK)" in die Liste terroristischer Personen und Organisationen der Europäischen Union (G-SIG: 14012809)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 May 2002

Zustimmung der Bundesregierung zur Aufnahme der PKK in die europäische Liste terroristischer Organisationen, Einflussnahme der Türkei, Rechtsfolgen

A bill to extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2002

Extends through FY 2003 authority to process in-country certain unmarried sons and daughters of qualified Vietnamese nationals for U.S. admission as refugees of special humanitarian concern. Requires such an alien to be at least 21 years old, and to have been unmarried as of the date of acceptance of the alien's parent for resettlement under the Orderly Departure Program or through the United States Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City (Consulate). Defines "qualified national" as a Vietnamese national who: (1) was interned in a reeducation camp by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, or is the widow or widower of such a person; (2) qualified and is or was accepted under the Orderly Departure Program or through the Consulate for U.S. admission as a refugee or immediate relative status immigrant; and (3) is presently maintaining a U.S. residence, or is awaiting departure formalities from Vietnam.

Uniting Families Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2002

Uniting Families Act of 2002 - 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. Stipulates that such exclusion shall not apply to an alien who is: (1) inadmissible or deportable on security-related grounds; or (2) deportable on marriage fraud grounds.

For the relief of Laura Maldonado Caetani.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2002

Declares Laura Maldonado Caetani 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.

A bill for the relief of Rosemary Bichage.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2002

Declares Rosemary Bichage eligible for an immigrant visa or adjustment to permanent resident status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

A bill for the relief of Sammie Martine Orr.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2002

Classifies Sammie Martine Orr as a child for immediate relative status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Ausländerfeindliche und rechtsextremistische Ausschreitungen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland im April 2002 (G-SIG: 14012803)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 May 2002

Anzahl der Ermittlungsverfahren, U-Haft, Verurteilungen, verletzte bzw. getötete Personen

National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2002

National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002 - Establishes the Department of National Homeland Security to: (1) develop policies and plans for homeland security; (2) develop a National Strategy for Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security Response to counter terrorist threats; (3) plan, coordinate, and integrate Government border security, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness activities and act as the focal point regarding crises and emergency planning and response; (4) annually develop a Federal response plan for homeland security and emergency preparedness; and (5) implement a coordinating center with representatives from other Federal agencies with security responsibilities. Transfers to the Department the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Customs Service, specified law enforcement components of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Coast Guard, the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office of the Department of Commerce, the National Infrastructure Protection Center and the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and a specified portion of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. Establishes: (1) within the Department Directorates of Border and Transportation Protection, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response and an Office of Science and Technology (OST); (2) an Acceleration Fund for Research and Development of Homeland Security Technologies; (3) in OST a Homeland Security Science and Technology Senior Steering Group and Coordination Committee; (4) within the Executive Office of the President the National Office for Combating Terrorism; (5) a National Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security Response Council; and (6) a National Combating Terrorism Strategy Panel. Requires development of an annual consolidated proposed National Terrorism Prevention and Response Program Budget.

Immigration, Reform, Accountability, and Security Enhancement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2002

Immigration Reform, Accountability, and Security Enhancement Act of 2002 - Abolishes the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish in the Department of Justice (Department) the Immigration Affairs Agency, which shall be headed by a Director of Immigration Affairs. States that the Agency shall perform the following functions: (1) policy, administration, and inspection; (2) service and adjudication; and (3) enforcement. Establishes within the Agency: (1) a General Counsel; (2) a Chief Financial Officer; (3) a Chief of Policy and Strategy; (4) a Chief of Congressional, Intergovernmental, and Public Affairs; (5) the Bureau of Immigration Services and Adjudications; and (6) the Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs. Sets forth Agency and Bureau offices and authorities. Establishes within the Department the Office of the Ombudsman. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish within the Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics the Office of Immigration Statistics. Provides for the transfer and allocation of functions, personnel, an other resources from INS and the Department to the Agency. Establishes in the Treasury the Immigration Affairs Agency Transition Account. Amends Federal law to set forth personnel flexibilities respecting the Agency, including voluntary separation incentives. Unaccompanied Child Protection Act of 2002 - Establishes within the Department the Office of Children's Services which shall: (1) not be an INS office; and (2) be responsible for coordinating and implementing law and policy, including foster care, for unaccompanied alien children. Establishes an Interagency Task Force on Unaccompanied Alien Children. Sets forth: (1) procedures for unaccompanied children found within the United States, or along the border or at ports of entry; and (2) a family reunification preference order. Prohibits, with an exception for violent children, detention in adult or delinquent children facilities. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government should take efforts to ensure that alien children are not repatriated to unsafe settings. Directs the Office to provide that each unaccompanied child have counsel and guardian ad litem. Directs the Attorney General to establish a related pilot program. 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." Provides related training for immigration officers. Amends the Act to exempt unaccompanied alien children from certain removal and asylum filing provisions. Provides for: (1) establishment of an Internet-based system for accessing immigration-related benefit filings; (2) conduct an on-line filing and improved processing feasibility study; and (3) establish a Technology Advisory Committee. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the utilization of alternatives to asylee detention.

To adjust the immigration status of certain Haitian nationals.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2002

Provides for the adjustment to permanent resident status of certain Haitian nationals (and spouses and children).

For the relief of Sharif Kesbeh, Asmaa Sharif Kesbeh, Batool Kesbeh, Noor Sharif Kesbeh, Alaa Kesbeh, Sondos Kesbeh, Hadeel Kesbeh, and Mohanned Kesbeh.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2002

Declares Sharif Kesbeh, Asmaa Sharif Kesbeh, Batool Kesbeh, Noor Sharif Kesbeh, Alaa Kesbeh, Sondos Kesbeh, Hadeel Kesbeh, and Mohanned Kesbeh 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.

National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2002

National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002 - Establishes the Department of National Homeland Security to: (1) develop policies and plans for homeland security; (2) develop a National Strategy for Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security Response to counter terrorist threats; (3) plan, coordinate, and integrate Government border security, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness activities and act as the focal point regarding crises and emergency planning and response; (4) annually update a Federal response plan for homeland security and emergency preparedness; and (5) implement a coordinating center with representatives from other Federal agencies with security responsibilities. Transfers to the Department the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Customs Service, specified portions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service responsible for law enforcement and border management, the Coast Guard, the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office, the National Infrastructure Protection Center and the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and a specified portion of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. Establishes: (1) within the Department Directorates of Prevention, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response and an Office of Science and Technology; (2) an Acceleration Fund for Research and Development of Homeland Security Technologies; (3) within the Executive Office of the President the National Office for Combating Terrorism; (4) a National Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security Council; and (5) a National Homeland Security Panel. Requires development of an annual consolidated proposed National Terrorism Prevention and Response Program Budget.

For the relief of Zdanko Lisak.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2002

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.

For the relief of Alfonso Quezada-Bonilla.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2002

Declares Alfonso Quezada-Bonilla 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. Directs the Attorney General to rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation entered against him.

To prevent nonimmigrant aliens who are delinquent in child support payments from gaining entry into the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2002

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make nonpayment of child support (in excess of $2,500 in arrearage) a grounds for excluding an alien from United States entry. Authorizes under specified circumstances: (1) immigration officers to serve process in child support cases on an arriving alien; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share immigration-related child support enforcement information with the Secretary of State or the Attorney General.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2002

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the Armed Forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to two years; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee. Provides, and sets forth the conditions, for naturalization through enlistment in the Armed Forces and service with an eligibility for access to classified information. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the Armed Forces.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3231) to replace the Immigration and Naturalization Service with the Agency for Immigration Affairs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2002

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 3231 (Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) reform, and replacement of INS with the Agency for Immigration Affairs).

To extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2002

Amends the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 to extend, through FY 2006, the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program which provides for admission into the United States each fiscal year of up to 4,000 young disadvantaged aliens from designated counties in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland suffering from sectarian violence and high unemployment for the purpose of developing job skills and conflict resolution in a diverse and peaceful environment so that they can return to their homes better able to contribute toward economic regeneration and the Irish peace process.

For the relief of Richi James Lesley.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2002

Declares Richi James Lesley 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.