IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Articles and editorials

Control Student Visas, E2323 [19DE]

Finger-Pointing, Fingerprints—The Hunt for Evidence and, Hard on Its Heels, Charges About Who Screwed Up, S11580 [8NO]

Immigrants and the National Insecurity, E2363 [20DE]

Loosey-Goosey Borders, E1791 [3OC]

Loosey-Goosey Borders—II, E1791 [3OC]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: extend the deadline for granting posthumous citizenship to members who die while on active-duty service (see S. 1859), S13701 [19DE] (see H.R. 2623), H4633 [25JY]

Crime: improve measures for the prevention and punishment of alien smuggling (see H.R. 957), H826 [8MR]

Dept. of Defense: designation of certain closed military installations as ports of entry (see H.R. 2682), H4948 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (see S. 562), S2472 [19MR] (see H.R. 1561), H1555 [24AP]

———establish an Office of Children's Services (see S. 121), S100 [22JA] (see H.R. 1904), H2333 [17MY]

———replace with the Office of the Associate Attorney General for Immigration Affairs, the Bureau of Immigration Services and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (see H.R. 1562), H1555 [24AP]

Employment: extend Basic Pilot employment verification system (see S. 1891), S13944 [20DE] (see H.R. 3030), H6379 [4OC]

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3514), H10355 [18DE]

Fort Smith, AR: establish a suboffice (see S. 644), S3151 [29MR]

Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses (see S. 1259), S8353 [27JY] (see H.R. 2705), H5125 [1AU]

———increase nonimmigrant visas for nurses and exempt certain hospitals in health professional shortage areas from certain employment requirements (see H.R. 2809), H5337 [2AU]

High Level Commission on Immigrant Labor Policy: establish (see H.R. 1807), H2141 [10MY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see S. 1467), S9874 [26SE] (see H.R. 2690), H4948 [31JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers and reform H-2A worker program (see S. 1313), S8704 [2AU] (see H.R. 2736), H5334 [2AU]

———adjust status of certain unaccompanied alien children and establish a panel of advisors to assist such children in immigration proceedings (see H.R. 505), H222 [7FE]

———allocate H-1B visas for demonstration projects in rural areas (see S. 1342), S8705 [2AU]

———allow the Dept. of State and INS electronic access to certain FBI criminal records to determine whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal record (see S. 1452), S9621 [21SE] (see H.R. 2965), H6055 [25SE]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 1452), H1484 (see H.R. 1452), H1494 [4AP]

———continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (see S. 672), S3274 [2AP] (see H.R. 1209), H1121 [26MR]

———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (see H.R. 2713), H5125 [1AU]

———delay any legal effect or INS action if an alien admits to being in the U.S. illegally, gives up the right to a hearing before departure, and requests to return to his country without a hearing (see H.R. 22), H25 [3JA]

———ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see H.R. 1266), H1294 [28MR] (see H.R. 2113), H2997 [7JN]

———ensure that aliens studying in the U.S. comply with the terms and conditions applicable to such study (see H.R. 3515), H10355 [18DE]

———establish a fingerprint processing system to be used whenever a visa is issued to an alien (see S. 1491), S10154 [3OC]

———establish a temporary moratorium on and improve procedures for the issuance of nonimmigrant student visas and enhance procedures for admission at U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 3181), H7529 [30OC]

———establish a temporary moratorium on visas for certain aliens (see H.R. 3286), H8132 [13NO]

———extend deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier (see S. 1400), S9122 [5SE]

———extend deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric indentifier (see H.R. 2276), H3464 [21JN]

———improve procedures relative to the admission to, and departure from the U.S. (see S. 1518), S10388 [9OC] (see H.R. 3077), H6504 [10OC]

———increase State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding and provide Federal reimbursement for treatment of illegal aliens (see S. 169), S527 [24JA]

———increase the numerical limitation on the number of asylees whose status may be adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 1560), H1555 [24AP]

———limit number of temporary visas for skilled workers (see H.R. 3222), H7718 [1NO]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 964), H827 [8MR]

———permit admission of spouses of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 814), H621 [1MR]

———prohibit issuance of visa to any citizen of the People's Republic of China who participates in or otherwise supports the harvesting, transplantation, or trafficking of organs of executed Chinese prisoners (see H.R. 2530), H4112 [17JY]

———prohibit issuance of visa to any physician from the People's Republic of China who seeks to train in organ or bodily tissue transplantation (see H.R. 2030), H2847 [25MY]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 690), H397 [14FE]

———provide for legal permanent resident status for certain undocumented or nonimmigrant aliens (see H.R. 1572), H1555 [24AP]

———provide for sharing of information between Federal departments and agencies relative to aliens seeking admission to the U.S. (see S. 1489), S10154 [3OC]

———provide permanent authority for the admission of certain aliens as nonimmigrants (see S. 1424), S9395 [13SE]

———provide permanent resident status for certain alien orphans physically present in the U.S. and provide for deferred enforced departure status for alien parents of certain children born in the U.S. (see H.R. 1571), H1555 [24AP]

———provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (see S. 1339), S8704 [2AU]

———provide temporary protected status to certain unaccompanied alien children and adjust status of alien children unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 720), H398 [14FE]

———replace with the Agency for Immigration Affairs (see H.R. 3231), H7851 [6NO]

———require that nonimmigrant visa applicants provide fingerprints (see H.R. 3052), H6421 [5OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see S. 955), S5616 [24MY]

———streamline procedures for the admission, and extension of stay, for nonimmigrant agricultural workers and provide a system of one-time, earned adjustment to legal status for certain agricultural workers (see S. 1161), S7426 [10JY]

———waiting periods for immigrant visas relative to reclassification of family preference because of naturalization of a parent or spouse (see H.R. 133), H60 [6JA]

Immigration and Nationality Act: revise various provisions (see H.R. 500), H222 [7FE]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders (see S. 1618, 1627), S11362 [1NO] (see S. 1749), S12247 [30NO] (see H.R. 3205), H7717 [1NO] (see H.R. 3229), H7851 [6NO] (see H.R. 3525), H10908 [19DE]

Nashville, TN: establish a suboffice (see S. 439), S1747 [1MR] (see H.R. 329), H163 [31JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: modify covenant relative to immigration laws (see S. 507), S2117 [9MR]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing prosecution or torture (see S. 1311), S8704 [2AU]

Tung, Vichai Sae: relief (see S. 1730), S12054 [27NO]

Veterans: ensure eligibility for discretionary relief from detention, deportation, exclusion, and removal (see H.R. 171), H61 [6JA]

Ziglar, James W.: tribute (see S. Res. 144), S8464 [31JY]

Colloquies

Repeal Alien Terrorist Removal Court rule requiring disclosure of intelligence used to deport alien terrorists and require a report on the utilization of the court: Senators Bob Smith and Lott, S11578 [8NO]

Letters

Repeal Alien Terrorist Removal Court rule requiring disclosure of intelligence used to deport alien terrorists and require a report on the utilization of the court: Senator Bob Smith, S11578 [8NO]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border control activities, H6020-H6022, H6050-H6053 [25SE], H6568 [11OC]

Biological weapons: enforce regulations on detecting individuals attempting to enter the U.S. with human biological threats, H8549 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3338), E2118 [16NO]

Dept. of Justice: replace with the Office of the Associate Attorney General for Immigration Affairs, the Bureau of Immigration Services and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (H.R. 1562), H5373 [5SE]

———report on INS deferred inspection process, H7915 [8NO]

Employment: extend Basic Pilot employment verification system (H.R. 3030), H9187-H9189 [11DE], E2270, E2276 [13DE]

Funding, H4200 [18JY]

Immigration: allow the Dept. of State and INS electronic access to certain FBI criminal records to determine whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal record, H6393 [5OC], H6765 [12OC]

———allow the Dept. of State and INS electronic access to certain FBI criminal records to determine whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal record (H.R. 2965), E1723 [25SE]

———assessment of policies in aftermath of terrorist attacks, E2363 [20DE]

———continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (H.R. 1209), H2901-H2903 [6JN], E1095 [13JN]

———economic difficulties at border crossing areas, H6783 [16OC], H7337 [29OC], E1886 [12OC]

———enforcement of requirements relative to student visas, H6123 [2OC]

———ensure that aliens studying in the U.S. comply with the terms and conditions applicable to such study (H.R. 3515), E2323 [19DE]

———establish a temporary moratorium on and improve procedures for the issuance of nonimmigrant student visas and enhance procedures for admission at U.S. ports of entry, H7726 [6NO]

———establish an alternative detention program for aliens who are not a danger to the community and are not likely to abscond, H4162 [18JY]

———improve policies relative to national security, H6127-H6132 [2OC], H6453-H6455 [9OC], H6709 [12OC], H6900 [16OC], H7843-H7846 [6NO], H7895-H7900 [7NO], H8128-H8131 [13NO], H10148-H10153 [13DE], E1791 [3OC]

———improve procedures relative to the admission to, and departure from the U.S., H7845 [6NO], H7895-H7900 [7NO], H10473 [19DE]

———increase number of border inspectors, H6783 [16OC], H7337 [29OC], H8514, H8515 [28NO]

———limit number of temporary visas for skilled workers, H7844 [6NO], H8413 [27NO]

———national policy, H6248-H6252 [3OC], H6498-H6503 [10OC]

———prohibit deportation of criminal aliens if certain plea agreements were in place or if certain discretionary relief was requested, H4162, H4163 [18JY]

———prohibit funding for processing applications by aliens who participate in or otherwise support the harvesting, transplantation, or trafficking of organs of executed prisoners, H4187-H4189 [18JY]

———provide permanent authority for the admission of certain aliens as nonimmigrants (S. 1424), H5698, H5699 [14SE]

———reform, H5372-H5374 [5SE]

———require background checks for illegal aliens related to a legal resident or sponsored by an employer, H8252 [16NO]

———require that nonimmigrant visa applicants provide fingerprints (H.R. 3052), E1820 [5OC]

———waiting periods for immigrant visas relative to reclassification of family preference because of naturalization of a parent or spouse (H.R. 133), E335 [12MR]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H7301-H7307 [24OC], H7416 [30OC]

———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3205), H8848 [5DE]

———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), H10465-H10476 [19DE], E2386 [20DE]

———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), corrections in engrossment, H10476 [19DE]

National security: ensure adequate personnel and technology to protect borders, H7709-H7715 [1NO]

———ensure adequate personnel and technology to protect the Northern border, H6765 [12OC], H7542 [31OC], H8400 [27NO], H8439 [28NO], H8632 [29NO], E2118 [16NO]

Philippines: relief of citizens collectively referred to as the ``Marcos Entourage'' (H.R. 1684), H1831 [2MY]

Reform, H6498-H6503 [10OC], H8129 [13NO], H10148-H10153 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Alien Terrorist Removal Court: repeal rule requiring disclosure of intelligence used to deport alien terrorists and require a report on the utilization of the court, S11577-S11583 [8NO]

Atlanta, GA: increase number of INS inspectors at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, S9245, S9246 [10SE]

Cambodia: denial of visas to certain adopted children, S14031, S14032 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: antiterrorism initiatives funding, S11878-S11881 [15NO]

———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (S. 562), S2474 [19MR]

———establish an Office of Children's Services (S. 121), S396-S398 [22JA]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, S9382 [13SE]

Detroit, MI: increase number of INS border inspectors, S9245 [10SE]

Employment: extend Basic Pilot employment verification system (H.R. 3030), S14050 [20DE]

———extend Basic Pilot employment verification system (S. 1891), S13980 [20DE]

Fort Smith, AR: INS office sub-office designation, S9382 [13SE]

Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses (S. 1259), S8355 [27JY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees, S9384 [13SE]

———extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (S. 1467), S9614 [21SE], S9876 [26SE]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers and reform H-2A worker program (S. 1313), S8723 [2AU]

———allocate H-1B visas for demonstration projects in rural areas (S. 1342), S8763 [2AU]

———allow the deportation of known terrorist aliens without divulging classifed information used as evidence, S10587 [11OC]

———allow the Dept. of State and INS electronic access to certain FBI criminal records to determine whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal record (S. 1452), S9631 [21SE]

———continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (S. 672), S3275 [2AP]

———establish a fingerprint processing system to be used whenever a visa is issued to an alien (S. 1491), S10158 [3OC]

———extend deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier (S. 1400), S14082 [20DE]

———improve policies relative to national security, S10595-S10597, S10599-S10601 [11OC]

———improve procedures relative to the admission to, and departure from the U.S., S11030, S11032 [25OC]

———improve procedures relative to the admission to, and departure from the U.S. (S. 1518), S10393 [9OC]

———increase number of border inspectors, S9245 [10SE], S9361 [13SE], S9492 [19SE]

———increase State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding and provide Federal reimbursement for treatment of illegal aliens (S. 169), S540, S541 [24JA]

———provide for sharing of information between Federal departments and agencies relative to aliens seeking admission to the U.S. (S. 1489), S10158 [3OC]

———provide permanent authority for the admission of certain aliens as nonimmigrants (S. 1424), S9397, S9406 [13SE]

———provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (S. 1339), S8760 [2AU]

———restore fairness to immigration law (S. 955), S5631-S5633 [24MY]

———streamline procedures for the admission, and extension of stay, for nonimmigrant agricultural workers and provide a system of one-time, earned adjustment to legal status for certain agricultural workers (S. 1161), S7430 [10JY], S7491 [11JY]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, S11671 [13NO], S12511, S12512 [6DE]

———improve security at U.S. borders (S. 1618), S11372-S11374 [1NO], S11604 [8NO], S13935 [20DE]

———improve security at U.S. borders (S. 1627), S11386-S11389 [1NO], S11433 [5NO]

———improve security at U.S. borders (S. 1749), S12247-S12252 [30NO], S14082 [20DE]

Nashville, TN: establish a suboffice (S. 439), S1780 [1MR]

National security: develop and implement a strategy for homeland security, S12071-S12073 [28NO]

———ensure adequate personnel and technology to protect the Northern border, S10586, S10587 [11OC], S11771 [14NO], S12670 [7DE]

Northern Mariana Islands: modify covenant relative to immigration laws (S. 507), S8999 [3AU]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing prosecution or torture (S. 1311), S8719-S8723 [2AU]

Ziglar, James W.: nomination to be INS Commissioner, S8429-S8431 [31JY]

———tribute (S. Res. 144), S8496 [31JY]

Reports filed

Basic Pilot Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 107-310), H8745 [30NO]

Child Status Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1209) (H. Rept. 107-45), H1554 [24AP]

Nomination of James W. Ziglar To Be INS Commissioner: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8279 [26JY]

Nomination of Juan C. Benitez To Be Dept. of Justice Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11362 [1NO]

Northern Mariana Covenant Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 507) (S. Rept. 107-28), S5830 [5JN]

Statements

Denial of Visas to Certain Adopted Children From Cambodia: Senator Landrieu, S14031 [20DE]

Summaries

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act (S. 1161), S7431 [10JY]

Rural and Urban Health Care Act (S. 1259), S8357 [27JY]

Tables

Cases receiving notices of intent to deny citizenship to certain adopted children from Cambodia, S14031 [20DE]

Testimonies

INS Reform: Michael Cutler, E2243 [10DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1209, Child Status Protection Act, H2901 [6JN]

H.R. 3030, Basic Pilot Extension Act, H9187 [11DE]

H.R. 3525, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, H10465-H10471 [19DE]

S. 439, Nashville INS Suboffice Act, S1780 [1MR]

S. 644, Fort Smith INS Suboffice Act, S3154 [29MR]

S. 672, Child Status Protection Act, S3276 [2AP]

S. 1259, Rural and Urban Health Care Act, S8356 [27JY]

S. 1339, Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act, S8760 [2AU]

S. 1400, extend deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier, S14082 [20DE]

S. 1424, provide permanent authority for the admission of certain aliens as nonimmigrants, S9397 [13SE], H5699 [14SE]

S. 1518, Visa Integrity and Security Act, S10394 [9OC]

S. Res. 144, tribute to James W. Ziglar, S8484 [31JY]