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Marked the birth of illegal immigration (in America). [1] The Act was "a response to racism [in America] and to anxiety about threats from cheap labor [from China]." [2] Pub. L. 47–126: 1882 Passenger Act of 1882: Pub. L. 47–374: 1882 Immigration Act of 1882: Imposed a 50 cent head tax to fund immigration officials. Pub. L. 47–376: 1885
Republic Act No. 5701, (An Act to Amend Section 46 of Commonwealth Act No. 613, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine immigration Act of 1940", as Amended). Approved on June 21, 1969. Presidential Decree No. 524, (Amending Section 42 of the "Philippine Immigration Act of 1940", as Amended (Providing for New Fees)).
In 2010, RA 10022 or an Act Amending RA 8042 was enacted. The amendments to the law sought to further improve the protection mechanisms provided for Filipino migrant workers. [ 14 ] RA 10022 is an act that amends RA 8024 that further improves the standard of protection and promotion of the welfare of migrant workers, their families and the ...
Immigration Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used for legislation in many countries relating to immigration. The Bill for an Act with this short title will have been known as a Immigration Bill during its passage through Parliament .
[13] In 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Border Protection, Anti-terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005, and in 2006 the U.S. Senate passed the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006. Neither bill became law because their differences could not be reconciled in conference committee. [14]
It also repealed section 40A(3) of the British Nationality Act 1981. The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2226 (C. 75)), made on 13 August 2006, enacted the bulk of the Act's provisions including the sections on variation of leave to enter or remain, removal, grounds of appeal, failure to ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House is weighing ways to provide temporary legal status and work permits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to American citizens, three sources ...
The Border Protection, Anti-terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 was a bill in the 109th United States Congress. It was passed by the United States House of Representatives on December 16, 2005, by a vote of 239 to 182 (with 92% of Republicans supporting, 82% of Democrats opposing), but did not pass the Senate .