Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments

Summary

Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments - Stipulates that notwithstanding any other provisions of law and without regard to the numerical limitations specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act, the status of any alien who is in the United States in violation of law may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if: (1) the alien makes an application for such adjustment; and (2) the alien (a) has been physically present in the United States for at least three years on the date of enactment of this Act, and (b) is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any employer or any person acting as an agent for such an employer, or any person who for a fee refers an alien for employment by such an employer, to employ, continue 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. Requires any officer or employee of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to disclose to the Immigration Service the name and most recent address of any alien who such officer or employee knows is not lawfully in the United States and who is receiving assistance under provisions of the Social Security Act.

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Timeline

1. 29 July 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 July 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 July 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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