S. 1200 · 99th Congress · enacted
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-603.
Latest official action 1986-11-06 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Funding for Improved Enforcement - Expresses the sense of the Congress that resources should be increased for: (1) border patrol and other enforcement activities; and (2) examinations and other Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) service activities. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 INS appropriations. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) U.S. immigration laws should be vigorously and uniformly enforced; and (2) in so doing the rights and safety of U.S. citizens and aliens should be safeguarded. Authorizes additional appropriations to the Department of Labor for enforcement activities of the Wage and Hour Division and the Office of Contract Compliance. Authorizes alien user fees with respect to INS facilities and services. Part B: Increased Penalties for Immigration-Related Violations - Makes it unlawful to: (1) bring an alien into the United States knowing, or in reckless disregard of the fact, that such alien has not received prior authorization to enter the country; and (2) fraudulently misuse or manufacture entry or work documents. Prohibits adjustment of status to permanent resident for violators of (nonimmigrant) visa terms. Part C: Control of Unauthorized Employment of Aliens - Makes it unlawful for a person to knowingly…
Congressional Research Service · 1985-05-23
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