H.R. 783 (103rd): Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994

Introduced:
Feb 03, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Romano Mazzoli [D-KY3]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 103-416.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on October 25, 1994.

Progress
Introduced Feb 03, 1993
Reported by Committee Nov 17, 1993
Passed Senate with Changes Nov 20, 1993
Passed House Nov 20, 1993
Passed Senate Oct 06, 1994
Signed by the President Oct 25, 1994
Cosponsors
none
Committees

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Full Title

To amend title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes in the laws relating to nationality and naturalization.

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Last updated Jan 01, 1994.
20 pages

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10/6/1994--Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I - Nationality and Naturalization Title II: Technical Corrections of Immigration Laws Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994
Title I - Nationality and Naturalization
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) to grant U.S. citizenship at birth to a person born before noon of May 24, 1934, outside the limits and jurisdiction of the United States to an alien father and U.S. citizen mother who, prior to the birth of such person, had resided in the United States. Excludes participants of Nazi persecutions or genocide from such provision. Waives the physical U.S. presence requirements for a person claiming U.S. citizenship based upon descent from a person described above. Makes such provisions retroactive.
Section 102 -
Changes the residence requirement language from "residing permanently" to "physically present" for purposes of naturalization of certain children born outside the United States.
Section 103 -
Permits an eligible individual who lost U.S. citizenship because of failure to meet specified residence requirements to regain his or her citizenship upon application to the Attorney General.
Section 106 -
States that approval by the Secretary of State of a certificate of loss of nationality shall constitute a final administrative determination of loss of U.S. nationality.
Section 107 -
Authorizes the Secretary of State to cancel any U.S. passport or consular report of birth which was fraudulently, illegally, or erroneously procured.
Section 108 -
Waives the English language and government-U.S. history naturalization requirements for certain impaired or older persons.
Section 109 -
Directs the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to report to the Congress with respect to the citizenship status of specified legalized aliens.
Title II - Technical Corrections of Immigration Laws
Amends the Act to include qualifying employees of the American Institute in Taiwan under the definition of special immigrant.
Section 202 -
Extends the deadline for retired officers and employees of certain international organizations to file for special immigrant status.
Section 203 -
Makes technical amendments with regard to: (1) certain grounds for exclusion and deportation; (2) U.S. citizens entering and departing on U.S. passports; (3) visa applications; (4) family unity; and (5) one-House veto of status adjustments of certain foreign government or international organization representatives.
Section 208 -
Extends the authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance through FY 1997.
Section 209 -
Authorizes fine waiver or reduction for a carrier bringing unlawful aliens into the United States under specified circumstances.
Section 210 -
Extends the visa waiver pilot program (program) through September 30, 1996.
Section 211 -
Creates a program probationary status for qualifying countries.
Section 212 -
Amends numerical limitation provisions with regard to: (1) Panama Canal special immigrants; and (2) armed forces special immigrants.
Section 213 -
Extends the telephone employment verification system.
Section 214 -
Extends through October 1, 1997, the provision of special immigrant status to religious workers.
Section 215 -
Amends the Immigration Act of 1990 as amended by the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991 to extend through October 1, 1996, off-campus work authority for alien students.
Section 217 -
Extends the diversity transition program and permits the rollover of unused visas into FY 1995.
Section 218 -
Makes the priority date for a permanent resident petition accompanied by a labor certification the processing date of such certification.
Section 219 -
Makes technical amendments to specified immigration provisions.
Section 220 -
Waives the two-year foreign country residence requirement for international medical graduates under specified circumstances.
Section 221 -
Makes visas available for officials of Taiwan under specified circumstances.
Section 222 -
Amends the Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felony."
Section 223 -
Revises summary deportation provisions.
Section 224 -
Grants U.S. district courts deportation authority.

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Statutes at Large

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  • 48 Stat. 797
  • 104 Stat. 4978
  • 105 Stat. 1747
  • 107 Stat. 2304

Other Citations

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 224