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Version 40 · House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment · Sep 20, 1994
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. (Sec. 102) Changes the residence requirement language from "residing permanently" to "physically present" for purposes of naturalization of certain children born outside the United States. (Sec. 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. (Sec. 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. (Sec. 107) Authorizes the Secretary of State to cancel any U.S. passport or consular report of birth which was fraudulently, illegally, or erroneously procured. (Sec. 108) Waives the English language and government-U.S. history naturalization requirements for certain impaired or older persons. (Sec. 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. (Sec. 202) Extends the deadline for retired officers and employees of certain international organizations to file for special immigrant status. (Sec. 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. (Sec. 208) Extends the authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance through FY 1997. (Sec. 209) Authorizes fine waiver or reduction for a carrier bringing unlawful aliens into the United States under specified circumstances. (Sec. 210) Extends the visa waiver pilot program (program) through September 30, 1996. (Sec. 211) Creates a program probationary status for qualifying countries. (Sec. 212) Amends numerical limitation provisions with regard to: (1) Panama Canal special immigrants; and (2) armed forces special immigrants. (Sec. 213) Extends the telephone employment verification system. (Sec. 214) Extends through October 1, 1997, the provision of special immigrant status to religious workers. (Sec. 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. (Sec. 217) Extends the diversity transition program and permits the rollover of unused visas into FY 1995. (Sec. 218) Makes the priority date for a permanent resident petition accompanied by a labor certification the processing date of such certification. (Sec. 219) Makes technical amendments to specified immigration provisions.
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Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] · D–KY
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Became Public Law No: 103-416.
Became Public Law No: 103-416.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H11295)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H11295)
Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with amendments (SP 2626, SP 2627, SP 2628) by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with amendments (SP 2626, SP 2627, SP 2628) by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2628 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14405)
Amendment SP 2628 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Simpson.
Amendment SP 2627 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2627 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Brown.
Amendment SP 2626 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2626 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Conrad.
Measure laid before Senate.
Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 533. (consideration: CR H9272-9281)
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 533.(consideration: CR H9272-9281)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 1229 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 1229 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Kennedy.
Measure laid before Senate.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR S16862-16864)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10326-10329)
Mr. Mazzoli moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 103-387.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 103-387.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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