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United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Provides for increased immigration from Western Hemisphere Nations under the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing the "special immigrant" restrictions placed on such immigrants.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7,5000 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas. Provides that no alien shall be excused under the Act, nor have his status adjusted to that of a permanent resident, after the expiration of the four-fiscal year period beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the granting of special visas equal to 25 percent of the fourth preference registration from a foreign State pending on July 1, 1964. Provides that these visas shall be issued each year based on estimates of the anticipated numbers of special visas.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Removes the discretionary power of the Attorney General, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to adjust the status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if: (1) the alien makes application for such adjustment; (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and (3) an immigrant visa is available on the time of such application. Exempts the following classes of people from the provisions of this Act: (1) alien crewman; (2) aliens who hearafter accepted unauthorized employment prior to filing an application for adjustment of status; and (3) aliens admitted in transmit without visas. Makes it unlawful for any employer knowingly to employ or refer for employment any alien in the United States who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, unless the employment of such alien is authorized by the Attorney General. Provides that such a violation shall be punishable by a penalty of not more than $500 for each such alien employed. Provides that a second such violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. Provides that any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft which has been or is being used in furtherance of a violation shall be seized and forfeited. Directs any officer or employee of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to disclose to the Immigration and Naturalization Service of any illegal alien who is receiving assistance under the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Provides for the naturalization of those special immigrants permanently residing in the United States who were employed abroad by the United States during the period July 1, 1939, through December 3, 1946, or June 25, 1950 through July 1, 1955. Relieves such aliens of the requirement of a period of residence or physical presence within the United States, and allows the filing of the petition for naturalization regardless of the residence of the petitioner.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7,500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas. Provides that no alien shall be excused under the Act, nor have his status adjusted to that of a permanent resident after the expiration of the four-fiscal year period beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the granting of special visas equal to 25 percent of the fourth preference registration from a foreign State pending on July 1, 1964. Provides that these visas shall be issued each year based on estimates of the anticipated numbers of special visas. Provides that special visas not used will be assigned to other countries.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 10,000 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides that, in the case of the death of a petitioner on any approved petition for preference status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the alien beneficiary will be allowed a period of sixty days from the date of such death to become the beneficiary of another petition without losing his preference status. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1155(b)
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7,500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas. Provides that no alien shall be excused under the Act, nor have his status adjusted to that of a permanent resident after the expiration of the four-fiscal year period beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the granting of special visas equal to 25 percent of the fourth preference registration from a foreign State pending on July 1, 1964. Provides that these visas shall be issued each year based on estimates of the anticipated numbers of special visas. Provides that special visas not used will be assigned to other countries.
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Provides that in the case of any alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence, who is excludable because he is likely to become a public charge, the Attorney General shall require a citizen sponsor to execute an affidavit of support of such alien. States that any alien admitted to the United States who at any time within twenty-four months after being so admitted becomes a public charge as defined by this Act shall be subject to immediate deportation. Sets forth criteria to be considered by the Attorney General in exercising his discretion to deport an alien under this Act. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(41); 1183(b); 1251(g))
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Extends the program for health services for domestic agricultural migrant workers, under the Public Health Service Act, by authorizing appropriations for such program in the amount of $60,000,000 for fiscal year year 1974, $105,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $120,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $135,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes appropriations of a total of $155,000,000 for fiscal years 1973-1977 for hospital care to domestic agricultural migratory workers and their families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 242h)
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Authorizes, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, visas for parents of permanent resident aliens.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7,500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas. Provides that no alien shall be excused under the Act, nor have his status adjusted to that of a permanent resident after the expiration of the four-fiscal year period beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the granting of special visas equal to 25 percent of the fourth preference registration from a foreign State pending on July 1, 1964. Provides that these visas shall be issued each year based on estimates of the anticipated numbers of special visas. Provides that special visas not used will be assigned to other countries.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Exempts a person from the requirement, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, of an understanding of the English language, if on the date of his petition for naturalization such person is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1423)
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments - Permits, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the issuance of nonimmigrant visas to aliens who have no intention of abandonment of their country of residence, and who enter the United States to perform services or labor of a seasonal nature under contracts of employment. Sets forth conditions for such labor contracts required to meet the visa allowances under this Act. Revises the present provison of law relating to the present condition that unemployed persons capable of performing services covered by labor contracts cannot be found in this country. Requires an immigrant alien to maintain a permanent residence as a condition for entering and remaining as an immigrant of the United States. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)).
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Removes the discretionary power of the Attorney General, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to adjust the status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if: (1) the alien makes application for such adjustment; (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and (3) an immigrant visa is available on the time of such application. Exempts the following classes of people from the provisions of this Act: (1) alien crewman; (2) aliens who hearafter accepted unauthorized employment prior to filing an application for adjustment of status; and (3) aliens admitted in transmit without visas. Makes it unlawful for any employer knowingly to employ or refer for employment any alien in the United States who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, unless the employment of such alien is authorized by the Attorney General. Provides that such a violation shall be punishable by a penalty of not more than $500 for each such alien employed. Provides that a second such violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. Provides that any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft which has been or is being used in furtherance of a violation shall be seized and forfeited. Directs any officer or employee of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to disclose to the Immigration and Naturalization Service of any illegal alien who is receiving assistance under the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides for increased immigration from Western Hemisphere Nations under the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing the "special immigrant" restrictions placed on such immigrants.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Specifies conditions under which the Attorney General shall adjust the status of certain aliens who are illegally in the U.S. to that of permanent residents provided the alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter of a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is entitled to a preference status under the Immigration and Nationality Act; or entered the United States before June 30, 1948, and has been continuously present within the U.S. from the date of his entry until the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
States that, exclusive of special immigrants and the immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, the number of aliens born in any foreign state or dependent area located in the Eastern Hemisphere who may be issued immigrant visas or who may enter conditionally, shall not in any of the first three quarters of any fiscal year exceed a total of 45,000 and shall not in any fiscal year exceed a total of 170,000. Provides that the number of aliens born in any foreign state of the Western Hemisphere (except a foreign state contiguous to the U.S.) or in the Canal Zone, or in a dependent area located in the Western Hemisphere who may be issued immigrant visas or who may enter conditionally, shall not in any of the first three quarters of any year exceed a total of 22,000 and shall not in any fiscal year exceed a total of 80,000. Sets limits of 20,000 immigrant visas and conditional entries for aliens from a single non-contiguous, foreign state, and of 600 visas for aliens born in any dependent area. Sets forth regulations governing the determination of status as a foreign state or dependent area by the Secretary of State. Specifies visa numbers and percentages to be made available to: (1) qualified immigrants who are the unmarried sons or unmarried daughters of citizens of the United States; (2) qualified immigrants who are the spouses, unmarrried sons or umarrried daughters of a lawfully admitted alien who is a least 21 years of age; (3) qualified immigrants who are members of the professions or accomplished in the sciences or the arts; (4) qualifeid immigrants who are the married sons or daughters of citizens of the U.S.; (5) qualified immigrants who are the unmarried brothers or unmarried sisters of citizens of the U.S.; (6) qualified immigrants who are capable of performing skilled or unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which a shortage of employable and willing persons exists in the U.S.; (7) persons who because of persecution have fled from any Communist or Communist dominated country or from any country within the general area of the Middle East, or who are uprooted by catastrophic natural calamity as defined by the President; (8) other qualified immigants strictly in the chronological order in which they qualify; and (9) a spouse or child if accompanying, of following to join, his spouse or parent. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1151-53)
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Extends the program for health services for domestic agricultural migrant workers, under the Public Health Service Act, by authorizing appropriations for such program of $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $105,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $120,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $135,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes appropriations for a total of $155,000,000 for fiscal years 1973-1977 for hospital care to domestic agricultural migratory workers and their families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 242h)
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Exempts the following items from the income tax of a nonresident alien author, under the Internal Revenue Code: gains and net earnings derived from the sale, or other disposition, or the transfer of any interest in, or the licensing of the use of, a literary, artistic, or musical composition by an individual whose personal efforts created such property and who is a citizen of a developing country. Provides that this exemption shall apply to taxable years between December 31, 1972, and December 31, 1977, but shall be extended if during this period any developing country shall grant an equivalent exemption from its taxes for authors, artists, and composers who are citizens of the United States. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 897)
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Permits any person lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residenceas a special immigrant on the basis of his employment by the United States abroad for a period of 15 years, or more, to be naturalized upon compliance with all requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, except that no prior residence or specified period of physical presence within the United States, or within the jurisdiction of the naturalization court shall be required. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1409(e))
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Provides that if a consular officer makes a determination under the Immigration and Nationality Act that an alien is to be deemed an immigrant by reason of his failure to overcome the presumption contained in the Act, the officer, upon the written request of any citizen of the United States, shall submit to such citizen a written statement: (1) describing the evidence concerning the alien which was presented to the officer before he made such determination, (2) setting forth the reasons for his determination, and (3) a description of the general character of the evidence needed to overcome the presumption that the alien, or such citizen of the United States, thereafter submits to the officer evidence of the general character needed to overcome the presumption that the alien is an immigrant, the officer shall review all of the evidence then available to him bearing on the question of the alien's immigrant status. Requires the officer to submit to the citizen a written statement containing the basis for his determination respecting the sufficiency of the evidence if he determines that such evidence is not sufficient to overcome the presumption.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Prohibits the payment of aid or assistance under approved State public assistance plans under the Social Security Act to aliens who are illegally within the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1973
Provides, that an alien who would be ineligible to receive a visa, or would be excludable, for seeking to procure a visa by fraud or by willful misrepresentation of a material fact may be granted a visa and admitted to the United States, if otherwise admissible: (1) if it shall be established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the act or acts rendering such alien ineligible to receive a visa, or excludable, were committed more than 10 years prior to the date of application for a visa or for admission to the United States if a visa is not required; and (2) if the Attorney General, in his diseretion, and pursuant to such conditions as he may by regulations prescribe, has consented to the alien's applying or reapplying for a visa and for admission to the United States. ((Adds 8 U.S.C. 1182 (j)))
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1973
Restores the wartime recognition of specified Filipino veterans of World War II. Entitles such veterans to those veterans benefits, rights, and priviliges which result from such recognition.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1973
Makes additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from any foreign State which had less than three-fourths of the average annual number of visas under the quota system during the ten-fiscal-year period beginning July 1, 1955. Directs that the additional number of visas be equal to the difference between the number of visas made to them and three-fourths of the average made to other immigrants under the quota system, but limits the total number of visas to any foreign State to 7,500 in any fiscal year. Directs the allocation of the additional visas. Provides that no alien shall be excused under the Act, nor have his status adjusted to that of a permanent resident after the expiration of the four-fiscal year period beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the granting of special visas equal to 25 percent of the fourth preference registration from a foreign State pending on July 1, 1964. Provides that these visas shall be issued each year based on estimates of the anticipated numbers of special visas. Provides that special visas not used will be assigned to other countries.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1973
Provides that the requirement of having one parent physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period of ten years before an individual born outside of the United States or its outlying possessions can be considered a national and citizen of the United States at birth shall not apply to a person born to a United States citizen parent who at the time of birth was serving honorably abroad pursuant to military orders in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1401(a)(7))
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1973
Extends beyond 1973 the program of assistance for health services for domestic migrant agricultural workers under the Public Health Service Act, and authorizes such appropriations as may be necessary for each fiscal year. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 242h)
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973
Authorizes the Attorney General to waive the deportation of an alien whose deportation is based solely upon his conviction for the illicit possession of marihuana, and who is otherwise admissible into the United States. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(23), 1251(a)(11))
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973
Provides, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, that an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in any language shall be required before a person shall be naturalized as a citizen. Eliminates the English-language literacy requirement. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1423(1))
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973
Prohibits the voluntary departure or removal at Government expense of any alien who is a national of Mexico or Canada, who admits to belonging to a class of aliens who are deportable, and who is illegally in the United States unless a finding of deportability is made in proceedings conducted before a special inquiry officer. Stipulates that whenever any such alien has been employed in the United States, the Attorney General shall collect from any employer of such alien and pay to such alien any amounts due him from such employer for services rendered. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1252(b))
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1973
Provides that a citizen of the United States shall not lose his citizenship before obtaining citizenship or permanent residence in another country.
European Union · EUR-Lex · 11 January 1973
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Makes an alien who has been convicted for possession of marihuana eligible for an application for a visa and for admission into the United States after a hearing and upon such terms as the Attorney General prescribes. Permits the Attorney General, after a hearing and upon such terms as he may prescribe, to waive deportation of any alien who has been convicted for the possession of marihuana. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(23), 1251(b))
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Provides that an alien who would be ineligible to receive a visa, pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act, or would be excludable, for seeking to procure a visa by fraud or by willful misrepresentation of a material fact may be granted a visa and admitted to the United States, if otherwise admissible: (1) if it shall be established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the act or acts rendering such alien ineligible to receive a visa, or excludable, were committed more than 10 years prior to the date of application for a visa; and (2) if the Attorney General, in his discretion, and pursuant to such conditions as he may by regulations prescribe, has consented to the alien's applying or reapplying for a visa and for admission to the United States. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1182 (j))
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Prohibits the payment of aid or assistance by approved State public assistance plans under the Social Security Act to aliens who are illegally within the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1973
Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies for the education of children of migrant agricultural employees. Declares that the amount to which a local educational agency is entitled is equal to four times the local contribution rate times the full-time equivalent of the estimated number of migratory children. Directs that payments be made only upon application by the local agency, submitted through the State educational agency and approved by the Commissioner of Education. Authorizes appropriations for each fiscal year of such sums necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973
Permits persons who are nationals and citizens at birth under the Immigration and Nationality Act to retain their citizenship without meeting the present physical presence requirements of such Act if the alien parent becomes a U.S. citizen before such person attains the age of 21 or if the citizen parent at the time of such persons birth pursuant was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or employed by the U.S. Government or an international organization.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that under the Immigration and Nationality Act a person shall be deemed literate for the purpose of being naturalized as a citizen of the United States if he has the ability to read, write and speak words in ordinary usage in the language in which he is most literate. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1423)
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires special deportation proceedings, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, in connection with the voluntary departure from the United States of any alien who is native of a country contiguous to the United States. Provides that if such alien was employed in the United States, the Attorney General shall collect any amount due from the employer and pay such amounts to the alien. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1252(b))
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Makes an alien who has been convicted for possession of marihuana eligible for an application for a visa and for admission into the United States after a hearing and upon such terms as the Attorney General prescribes. Permits the Attorney General, after a hearing and upon such terms as he may prescribe, to waive deportation of any alien who has been convicted for the possession of marihuana. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(23), 1251(b))
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Gives parents of U.S. citizens second preference status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. (Currently covered by this preference are spouses and unmarried sons or unmarried daughters of such aliens). Provides that such citizens must be at least 21 years of age. Provides that the number of aliens, exclusive of special immigrants, who may be issued immigrant visas shall not in any fiscal year exceed a total of 250,000. Provides that the number of immigrant visas made available to natives of any single foreign state shall not exceed 25,000 in any fiscal year. Increases from 1 percent to 3 percent the maximum number of immigrant visas available to a foreign state or the number of immigrants chargeable to a colony of a foreign state. Sets forth the method for allotting visas to aliens who are subject to numerical limitations. Provides that no more than two petitions for preference status may be approved for one petitioner in behalf of a child unless necessary to prevent the separation of brothers and sisters and no petition shall be approved if the alien has previously been accorded special immigrant or preference status as the spouse of a citizen of the United States or the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, by reason of a marriage determined by the Attorney General to have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1154) Provides that the Attorney General may in his discretion admit to the United States any immigrant inadmissible solely because he was not entitled to the visa classification exempting him from the numerical limitation on visa issuance or the preference classification specified in the immigrant visa presented at the time of application for admission, or because he was not charged to the proper foreign state in such visa, if the Attorney General is satisfied that such inadmissibility was not known to and could not have been ascertained by the exercise or reasonable diligence by such immigrant prior to his departure for the U.S. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1181(c))
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Removes the discretionary power of the Attorney General, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to adjust the status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if: (1) the alien makes application for such adjustment; (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and (3) an immigrant visa is available on the time of such application. Exempts the following classes of people from the provisions of this Act: (1) alien crewman; (2) aliens who hearafter accepted unauthorized employment prior to filing an application for adjustment of status; and (3) aliens admitted in transmit without visas. Makes it unlawful for any employer knowingly to employ or refer for employment any alien in the United States who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, unless the employment of such alien is authorized by the Attorney General. Provides that such a violation shall be punishable by a penalty of not more than $500 for each such alien employed. Provides that a second such violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. Provides that any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft which has been or is being used in furtherance of a violation shall be seized and forfeited. Directs any officer or employee of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to disclose to the Immigration and Naturalization Service of any illegal alien who is receiving assistance under the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Includes inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service or the Bureau of Customs within the provisions of law relating to civil service retirement of Government employees engaged in hazardous occupations.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Exempts a person from the requirement, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, of an understanding of the English language, if on the date of his petition for naturalization such person is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1423)
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that when an alien parent becomes naturalized, his children born outside of the United States under the age of eighteen (now sixteen) shall receive automatic citizenship. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1431, 1432)