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 as of January 1, 1975, 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 has resided continuously in the United States for at least three years on the date of enactment of this Act. 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, 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. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 February 1975

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