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The Foundation of Immigration Law Today: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
Until 1875, alien immigration to the United States was not restricted. In that year, a law was passed to bar convicts and prostitutes from immigrating to America. More laws were passed over the years in order to control immigration, and in 1952, Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Although it has been amended many times, it still serves as the foundation for immigration law as we know it today. Its provisions and the regulations issued under it are part of Title 8 of the United States Code and the Code of Federal Regulations.
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Under the IRCA, an employer must verify that a person is eligible to work here before hiring him or her. This is done through an Employment Verification System.
The Employment Verification System is intended to help state and federal governments in their efforts to identify aliens who are living in America unlawfully. It is also intended to help identify people who may be here lawfully, but who are not authorized to work under the terms of their visas.
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The Laws Get Tougher: Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)
In 1996, Congress passed IIRIRA with the intention of making immigration laws in America stronger. This statute addressed things like border control, penalties for violating immigration laws, and enforcement of immigration laws.
It also addressed apprehension and detention of aliens, as well as removal proceedings and voluntary departures of aliens.
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Protection for Immigrants: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and Battered Immigrant Women's Act
One purpose of these laws is to help protect spouses and children of American citizens and lawful permanent residents who are victims of domestic violence or other cruel acts. These statutes may provide protection from removal proceedings, and allow an abused spouse or child to seek immediate relative or family-based second-preference status to remain in the United States.
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To learn more about immigration law, please review the general information we have provided. To speak with an experienced immigration attorney, please contact the Houston immigration law attorneys at The Solomon Firm, P.C. today.
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