Summary: Visa Waiver Program Expansion Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove the provision prohibiting the Secretary of Homeland Security's (DHS) authority to waive requirements for the participation of a country with a low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate in the visa waiver program if the Secretary has not notified Congress by June 30, 2009, of a required air exit system's completion.

amends immigration nationality act remove provision prohibiting secretary homeland_security dhs authority waive requirements participation country low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate visa waiver program secretary notified congress june required air exit system completion


Summary: Authorizes a financial institution, when verifying the identity of a non-U.S. citizen or national who is seeking to open a bank account, to accept only: (1) a Social Security number; (2) a passport number and the country of issuance; (3) an alien identification card number; or (4) any combination of such items.Prohibits a financial institution, for such verification purposes, from accepting identification documents issued by a foreign government, other than an unexpired passport.

authorizes financial institution verifying identity citizen national seeking open bank account accept social_security number passport number country issuance alien identification card number combination items prohibits financial institution verification purposes accepting identification documents issued foreign government unexpired passport


Summary: Prohibits the use of community oriented policing services funds in contravention of provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 that restrict a government entity or official from preventing any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the responsible federal immigration agency information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status.

prohibits use community oriented policing services funds contravention provisions illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act restrict government entity official preventing government entity official sending receiving responsible federal immigration agency information individual citizenship immigration status


Summary: SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to compensate states for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors.

amends immigration nationality act compensate states incarcerating undocumented aliens charged felony misdemeanors


Summary: Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the visa waiver program to: (1) require current and new program countries to report on lost or stolen visas in order to participate in the program; (2) set a maximum 2% visa overstay rate for program countries; (3) require a reevaluation of program countries within one year; and (4) include arrival data in the required air entry and exit system and electronic travel authorization system.

strengthening secure america act amends immigration nationality act visa waiver program require current new program countries report lost stolen visas order participate program set maximum visa overstay rate program countries require reevaluation program countries year include arrival data required air entry exit system electronic travel authorization system


Summary: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to permit states, at their option, to require certain individuals to present satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality for Medicaid eligibility. Revises the rules for children born in the United States to mothers eligible for Medicaid. Declares that a Medicaid-eligible individual shall be deemed to have provided satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality, and shall not be required to provide further evidence, on any date during or after the period in which the individual is eligible for Medicaid.

amends title xix medicaid social security act permit states option require certain individuals present satisfactory documentary evidence citizenship nationality medicaid eligibility revises rules children born united_states mothers eligible medicaid declares medicaid eligible individual shall deemed provided satisfactory documentary evidence citizenship nationality shall required provide evidence date period individual eligible medicaid


Summary: Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies in addressing border-related criminal activity within their jurisdictions. Defines "eligible law enforcement agency" as a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency located or performing duties in a county that is within 100 miles of the Mexican or Canadian border or a county that has been designated by the Attorney General as a high impact area.

border law enforcement relief act authorizes attorney general award grants competitive basis eligible law enforcement agencies assist agencies addressing border related criminal activity jurisdictions defines eligible law enforcement agency tribal state local law enforcement agency located performing duties county miles mexican canadian border county designated attorney general high impact area


Summary: Uniting American Families Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include a "permanent partner" within the scope of such Act. Defines a "permanent partner" as an individual 18 or older who: (1) is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 or older in which both individuals intend a lifelong commitment; (2) is financially interdependent with the other individual; (3) is not married to, or in a permanent partnership with, any other individual other than the individual; (4) is unable to contract with the other individual a marriage cognizable under this Act; and (5) is not a first, second, or third degree blood relation of the other individual. Defines a "permanent partnership" as the relationship existing between two permanent partners.

uniting american families act amends immigration nationality act include permanent partner scope act defines permanent partner individual older committed intimate relationship individual older individuals intend lifelong commitment financially interdependent individual married permanent partnership individual individual unable contract individual marriage cognizable act second degree blood relation individual defines permanent partnership relationship existing permanent partners


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Wild Horse, Montana, as a port of entry and to assign sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel and allocate sufficient equipment to accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect duties, and enforce customs and related laws at such port for 24 hours per day.

directs secretary homeland_security designate montana port entry assign sufficient border_protection personnel allocate sufficient equipment accept entries merchandise clear passengers collect duties enforce customs related laws port hours day


Summary: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 or DREAM Act of 2009 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the provision making unlawful aliens ineligible for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. citizen or national is eligible for such benefits without regard to state residence. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional permanent resident status, an alien who: (1) entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding enactment of this Act; (2) is a person of good moral character; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds of the Immigration and Nationality Act; (4) at the time of application, has been admitted to an institution of higher education or has earned a high school or equivalent diploma; (5) from the age of 16 and older, has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal; and (6) was under age 35 on the date of this Act's enactment. Sets forth the conditions for conditional permanent resident status, including: (1) termination of status for violation of this Act; and (2) removal of conditional status to permanent status. Authorizes an alien who has satisfied the appropriate requirements prior to enactment of this Act to petition the Secretary for conditional permanent resident status. Provides for: (1) exclusive jurisdiction; (2) penalties for false application statements; (3) confidentiality; (4) fee prohibitions; (5) higher education assistance; and (6) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report respecting the number of aliens adjusted under this Act.

development relief education alien minors act amends illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act repeal provision making unlawful aliens ineligible higher education benefits based state residence citizen national eligible benefits regard state residence authorizes secretary homeland_security cancel removal adjust conditional permanent resident status alien entered united_states 16th birthday present united_states years immediately preceding enactment act person good moral character inadmissible deportable specified grounds immigration_and_nationality_act time application admitted institution higher education earned high school equivalent diploma age older final order exclusion deportation removal age date act enactment sets forth conditions conditional permanent resident status including termination status violation act removal conditional status permanent status authorizes alien satisfied appropriate requirements prior enactment act petition secretary conditional permanent resident status provides exclusive jurisdiction penalties false application statements confidentiality fee prohibitions higher education assistance government_accountability_office gao report respecting number aliens adjusted act


Summary: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow an alien widow of a U.S. citizen who was married for less than two years at the time of the citizen spouse's death who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit to self-petition (within the required two years) for continued immediate relative status. Applies such provision to all applications and petitions pending on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Extends the petition filing deadline for two years after the date of enactment of this Act for an alien spouse if: (1) the U.S. citizen spouse died before the date of enactment of this Act; (2) the alien and the citizen spouse were married for less than two years at the time of the citizen spouse's death; and (3) the alien has not remarried.

amends immigration nationality act allow alien widow citizen married years time citizen spouse death proves preponderance evidence marriage entered good faith purpose obtaining immigration benefit self petition required years continued immediate relative status applies provision applications petitions pending date enactment act extends petition filing deadline years date enactment act alien spouse citizen spouse died date enactment act alien citizen spouse married years time citizen spouse death alien remarried


Summary: H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 - Amends the the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise employer and government provisions regarding H-1B (specialty occupation) and L-1 (intracompany transfer) nonimmigrant aliens. Amends H-1B employer application requirements to: (1) revise wage determination requirements; (2) require Internet posting and description of employment positions; (3) lengthen U.S. worker displacement protection: (4) apply certain requirements to all H-1B employers rather than only to H-1B dependent employers; (5) prohibit employer advertising that makes a position available only to, or gives priority to, H-1B nonimmigrants; and (6) limit the number of H-1B and L-1 employees that an employer of 50 or more workers in the United States may hire. Revises application review provisions. Authorizes the Department of Labor (DOL) to: (1) investigate applications for fraud; and (2) conduct H-1B compliance audits. Directs DOL to conduct annual audits of companies with large numbers of H-1B workers. Authorizes DOL to initiate H-1B employer application investigations. Increases employer penalties. Revises provisions regarding initiation of employer violation investigations by DOL. Provides for information sharing between DOL and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding employer noncompliance. Authorizes DOL to hire 200 additional employees to administer H-1B programs. Prohibits, with a specified waiver by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), an employer from hiring an L-1 nonimmigrant for more than one year who will: (1) serve in a capacity involving specialized knowledge; and (2) be stationed primarily at the worksite of an employer other than the petitioning employer. Specifies L-1: (1) employer petition requirements for employment at a new office; (2) wage rates and working conditions; and (3) employer penalties. Authorizes the Secretary to initiate an L-1 employer investigation. Requires a report to Congress regarding the L-1 blanket petition process.

h-1b reform act amends immigration nationality act revise employer government provisions h-1b specialty occupation l-1 intracompany transfer nonimmigrant aliens employer application requirements revise wage determination requirements require internet posting description employment positions lengthen worker displacement protection apply certain requirements h-1b employers h-1b dependent employers prohibit employer advertising makes position available gives priority h-1b nonimmigrants limit number h-1b l-1 employees employer workers united_states hire revises application review provisions authorizes department_of_labor dol investigate applications fraud conduct h-1b compliance audits directs dol conduct annual audits companies large numbers h-1b workers authorizes dol initiate h-1b employer application investigations increases employer penalties revises provisions initiation employer violation investigations dol provides information sharing dol united_states_citizenship_and_immigration_services employer noncompliance authorizes dol hire additional employees administer h-1b programs prohibits specified waiver secretary homeland_security dhs employer hiring l-1 nonimmigrant year serve capacity involving specialized knowledge stationed primarily worksite employer petitioning employer specifies l-1 employer petition requirements employment new office wage rates working conditions employer penalties authorizes secretary initiate l-1 employer investigation requires report congress l-1 blanket petition process


Summary: Posthumous Citizenship for Binghamton Victims Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for the granting of citizenship as of April 2, 2009, to an individual otherwise eligible for naturalization who: (1) was, as of April 2, 2009, an alien or U.S. national; (2) died as a result of an injury incurred during the April 3, 2009, shooting at the American Civic Association Community Center in Binghamton, New York; and (3) was not culpable for an act that was a cause of an injury during such shooting. Prohibits the granting of derivative immigration benefits to surviving relatives of an individual granted posthumous citizenship under this Act.

victims act directs secretary homeland_security provide granting citizenship april individual eligible naturalization april alien national died result injury incurred april shooting new_york act cause injury shooting prohibits granting derivative immigration benefits surviving relatives individual granted posthumous citizenship act


Summary: English Language Unity Act of 2009 - Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization. Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

english language unity act makes english official language united_states requires subject exceptions rules construction official functions united_states conducted english naturalization ceremonies conducted english establishes uniform english language rule naturalization makes english language requirements workplace policies public private sector presumptively consistent laws united_states directs secretary homeland_security issue public notice comment proposed rule uniform testing english language ability candidates naturalization based principles citizens able read understand generally english language text declaration independence constitution laws united_states exceptions standard limited extraordinary circumstances asylum


Summary: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 or the AgJOBS Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to confer "blue card status" upon an alien who: (1) has performed agricultural employment in the United States for at least 863 hours or 150 work days during the 24-month period ending on December 31, 2008; (2) applied for such status during the 18-month application period beginning on the first day of the seventh month that begins after the date of enactment of this Act; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States; and (4) has not been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor, an element of which involves bodily injury, threat of serious bodily injury, or harm to property in excess of $500. Limits the number of blue cards that may be issued during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to adjust a blue card alien (and spouse and minor children) to permanent resident status if the alien has fulfilled specified periods of agricultural employment. Amends the Social Security Act to exempt blue card aliens from prosecution for social security-related identity or payment false statements if such conduct occurred prior to the granting of blue card status. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise H-2A visa (agricultural labor or temporary or seasonal services) provisions. Replaces the existing labor certification requirement with a labor attestation requirement containing: (1) a description of the nature and location of the job; (2) the job's expected beginning and ending dates; (3) the number of jobs; and (4) specified labor assurances respecting job opportunities covered by collective bargaining agreements and non-covered job opportunities.

agricultural_job_opportunities benefits security act agjobs act directs secretary homeland_security dhs confer blue card status alien performed agricultural employment united_states hours work days month period ending december applied status month application period beginning day seventh month begins date enactment act admissible united_states convicted felony misdemeanor element involves bodily injury threat bodily injury harm property excess limits number blue cards issued year period beginning date enactment act directs secretary adjust blue card alien spouse minor children permanent resident status alien fulfilled specified periods agricultural employment amends social security act exempt blue card aliens prosecution social security related identity payment false statements conduct occurred prior granting blue card status amends immigration nationality act revise h-2a visa agricultural labor temporary seasonal services provisions replaces existing labor certification requirement labor attestation requirement containing description nature location job job expected beginning ending dates number jobs specified labor assurances respecting job opportunities covered collective bargaining agreements non covered job opportunities


Summary: Protecting America's Communities Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission, asylum entry, or parole entry into the United States of an alien who, as of January 1, 2009, was being detained by the Department of Defense (DOD) at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Requires the additional six-month detainment of such an alien ordered removed if the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) certifies that: (1) the alien cannot be removed due to the refusal of all countries designated by the alien to receive the alien; and (2) the Secretary is making reasonable efforts to find alternative means for removing the alien. Authorizes the Secretary to renew such certification after providing the alien with an opportunity to request and provide evidentiary support for reconsideration of the detainment certification. Prohibits: (1) an immigration judge or official of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement from releasing a detained alien on bond or parole; and (2) the Secretary from delegating certification authority to an official below the level of the Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Directs the Attorney General to take into custody upon release an alien who, as of January 1, 2009, was being detained by DOD at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Reaffirms that: (1) the United States is in an armed conflict with Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces; and (2) the President is authorized to detain enemy combatants in connection with such conflict regardless of their place of capture.

protecting_america communities act amends immigration nationality act prohibit admission asylum entry parole entry united_states alien january detained department_of_defense dod guantanamo bay naval base requires additional month detainment alien ordered removed secretary homeland_security dhs certifies alien removed refusal countries designated alien receive alien secretary making reasonable efforts find alternative means removing alien authorizes secretary renew certification providing alien opportunity request provide evidentiary support reconsideration detainment certification prohibits immigration judge official united_states_immigration_and_customs_enforcement releasing detained alien bond parole secretary delegating certification authority official level assistant secretary directs attorney general custody release alien january detained dod guantanamo bay naval base reaffirms united_states armed conflict al_qaeda taliban associated forces president authorized detain enemy combatants connection conflict regardless place capture


Summary: Reuniting Families Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish the fiscal year worldwide level of employment-based immigrants at 140,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas; and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2007. Establishes the fiscal year worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants at 480,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas; and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2007. Revises the definition of "immediate relative" to: (1) mean a child, spouse, or parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (and for each family member of a citizen or resident, such individual's accompanying spouse or child), except that in the case of parents such citizens shall be at least 21 years old; (2) permit a widow or widower of a U.S. citizen or resident to seek permanent resident status if married at least two years at the time of the citizen's or resident's death or, if married less than two years, by showing through a preponderance of the evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith and not solely to obtain an immigration benefit; and (3) include an alien who was the child or parent of a U.S. citizen or resident at the time of the citizen's or resident's death if the alien files a petition within two years after such date or prior to reaching 21 years old. Increases immigration visas for: (1) unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; and (2) brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens. Provides a 60,000 visa allocation for the unmarried sons and daughters of permanent resident aliens. Increases annual per country (10% of annual total) and dependent area (5% of annual total) limits for employment-based and family-sponsored immigrant visas. Expands specified family-unity exceptions to unlawful presence-based inadmissibility. Provides specified relief for orphans and spouses regarding: (1) petitions for immediate relative status; (2) parole eligibility; (3) permanent resident status adjustment; and (4) processing of immigrant visas. Exempts children of naturalized Filipino World War II veterans from worldwide or numerical immigrant limitations. Makes a minor child of an alien fiancee/fiance or of an alien spouse of a U.S. citizen eligible for derivative K-visa status provided that the child's age is determined using such child's age at the date that the petition to classify such child's parent as a K-visa alien is filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security. Authorizes the Secretary or the Attorney General to adjust the status of a finacee/fiance or alien spouse and any minor children (K-visa) to conditional permanent resident status if such alien marries the petitioner within three months after U.S. admission. Redefines "child" for purposes of titles I and II of the Act to include a stepchild under 21 years old. (Current law includes a stepchild who has not reached 18 years old at the time the marriage creating the status of stepchild occurred.)

reuniting families act amends immigration nationality act establish fiscal year worldwide level employment based immigrants plus previous year unused visas number unused visas fy1992-fy2007 establishes fiscal year worldwide level family sponsored immigrants plus previous year unused visas number unused visas fy1992-fy2007 revises definition immediate relative mean child spouse parent citizen lawful permanent resident family member citizen resident individual accompanying spouse child case parents citizens shall years old permit widow widower citizen resident seek permanent resident status married years time citizen resident death married years showing preponderance evidence marriage entered good faith solely obtain immigration benefit include alien child parent citizen resident time citizen resident death alien files petition years date prior reaching years old increases immigration visas unmarried sons daughters citizens brothers sisters citizens provides visa allocation unmarried sons daughters permanent resident aliens increases annual country annual total dependent area annual total limits employment based family sponsored immigrant visas expands specified family unity exceptions unlawful presence based inadmissibility provides specified relief orphans spouses petitions immediate relative status parole eligibility permanent resident status adjustment processing immigrant visas exempts children naturalized filipino world war veterans worldwide numerical immigrant limitations makes minor child alien fiancee fiance alien spouse citizen eligible derivative visa status provided child age determined child age date petition classify child parent visa alien filed secretary homeland_security authorizes secretary attorney general adjust status finacee fiance alien spouse minor children visa conditional permanent resident status alien marries petitioner months admission redefines child purposes titles act include stepchild years old current law includes stepchild reached years old time marriage creating status stepchild occurred


Summary: Orphans, Widows, and Widowers Protection Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the definition of "immediate relative" to: (1) permit a widow or widower of a U.S. citizen to seek permanent resident status if married less than two years by showing through a preponderance of the evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith and not solely to obtain an immigration benefit; and (2) include an alien who was the child or parent of a U.S. citizen at the time of the citizen's death if the alien parent files a petition within two years after such date or the alien child files a petition prior to reaching 21 years old. Provides specified relief for orphans and spouses regarding: (1) petitions for immediate relative status; (2) parole eligibility; (3) permanent resident status adjustment; and (4) processing of immigrant visas.

orphans widows widowers protection act amends immigration nationality act revise definition immediate relative permit widow widower citizen seek permanent resident status married years showing preponderance evidence marriage entered good faith solely obtain immigration benefit include alien child parent citizen time citizen death alien parent files petition years date alien child files petition prior reaching years old provides specified relief orphans spouses petitions immediate relative status parole eligibility permanent resident status adjustment processing immigrant visas


Summary: Arts Require Timely Service Act or the ARTS Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate a visa petition filed by an employer on behalf of an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts (O- and P- visas other than athletes) and an accompanying alien not later than 30 days after: (1) the date on which the petitioner submits the petition with a written advisory opinion, letter of no objection, or request for a waiver; or (2) the date on which the 15-day period to comment upon a petition has expired if the petitioner has had an opportunity, as appropriate, to supply rebuttal evidence. Requires the petitioner to be provided premium-processing services without a fee if such petition is not adjudicated within the required time frame and the petitioner is a qualified nonprofit organization or is petitioning on behalf of a qualified nonprofit organization.

arts act amends immigration nationality act require secretary homeland_security dhs adjudicate visa petition filed employer behalf alien extraordinary ability arts visas athletes accompanying alien later days date petitioner submits petition written advisory opinion letter objection request waiver date day period comment petition expired petitioner opportunity appropriate supply rebuttal evidence requires petitioner provided premium processing services fee petition adjudicated required time frame petitioner qualified nonprofit organization petitioning behalf qualified nonprofit organization


Summary: September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2009 - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for an applicant alien who: (1) was on September 10, 2001, the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who died as a direct result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist activity against the United States; (2) was deemed to be a beneficiary of, and by, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001; (3) has no federal tax liability; (4) made a proffer of information to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) between April 24, 2008, and August 15, 2008, in connection with a request for immigration relief; and (5) applies not later than one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Makes the provisions of this Act inapplicable to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable under criminal or security grounds, including September 11, 2001, terrorist activity.

september provides permanent resident status adjustment applicant alien september spouse child unmarried son daughter alien died direct result september terrorist activity united_states deemed beneficiary september 11th victim compensation fund federal tax liability information secretary homeland_security dhs april august connection request immigration relief applies later year date enactment act makes provisions act inapplicable alien inadmissible deportable criminal security grounds including september terrorist activity


Summary: Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act - Exempts provisions expanding the adoption tax credit and adoption assistance programs enacted by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 from the general terminating (sunset) provisions of that Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the tax credit for adoption expenses in the taxable year in which such expenses are paid or incurred.

adoption tax relief guarantee act exempts provisions expanding adoption tax credit adoption assistance programs enacted economic_growth_and_tax_relief_reconciliation_act general terminating sunset provisions act amends internal revenue code allow tax credit adoption expenses taxable year expenses paid incurred


Summary: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit judicial review of visa or document revocation. (Judicial review is currently permitted in a deportation proceeding if such revocation is the sole ground for deportation.) States that this Act shall: (1) take effect on the date of its enactment; and (2) apply to all visas issued before, on, or after such date.

amends immigration nationality act prohibit judicial review visa document revocation judicial review currently permitted deportation proceeding revocation sole ground deportation states act shall effect date enactment apply visas issued date


Summary: Amends the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the Secretary to approve a visa from overriding a revocation or refusal determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Provides that the Secretary of Homeland Security: (1) shall review all visa applications and supporting documentation before adjudication; (2) shall have sole authority to issue, refuse, and revoke visas in Algeria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, Venezuela, and Yemen; and (3) may designate additional consular posts and embassies for on-site personnel to review visa applications if national or homeland security interests warrant such designation. States that if the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary revokes a visa: (1) the relevant consular, law enforcement, and terrorist screening databases shall be immediately updated; and (2) look-out notices shall be posted to all DHS port inspectors and Department of State consular officers.

amends homeland security act authorize secretary homeland_security dhs refuse revoke visa alien class aliens necessary advisable security interests prohibits judicial review determinations authorizes secretary state secretary direct consular officer refuse revoke visa necessary advisable foreign policy interests prohibits decision secretary approve visa overriding revocation refusal determination secretary homeland_security provides secretary homeland_security shall review visa applications supporting documentation adjudication shall sole authority issue refuse revoke visas canada egypt germany hong_kong indonesia iraq israel jordan kuwait lebanon mexico morocco nigeria pakistan philippines saudi_arabia south_africa syria turkey venezuela yemen designate additional consular posts embassies site personnel review visa applications national homeland security interests warrant designation states secretary homeland_security secretary revokes visa relevant consular law enforcement terrorist screening databases shall immediately updated look notices shall posted dhs port inspectors department_of_state consular officers


Summary: Refugee Opportunity Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the waiver of the continuous one-year presence requirement for permanent resident status adjustment for a refugee/asylee who: (1) is or was employed by the U.S. government or a U.S. government contractor overseas and worked on behalf of the U.S. government for the entire period of absence, which may not exceed one year; or (2) is or was employed by the U.S. government or a U.S. government contractor in the alien's country of nationality or last habitual residence for the entire period of absence, which may not exceed one year, and was under U.S. government or contractor protection while working on behalf of the U.S. government during the entire period of employment; and (3) returns immediately to the United States upon such employment's conclusion.

refugee opportunity act amends immigration nationality act authorize waiver continuous year presence requirement permanent resident status adjustment refugee asylee employed government government contractor overseas worked behalf government entire period absence exceed year employed government government contractor alien country nationality habitual residence entire period absence exceed year government contractor protection working behalf government entire period employment returns immediately united_states employment conclusion


Summary: Return of Talent Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Return of Talent Program to permit a lawful permanent resident (and certain family members) to return to his or her country of citizenship or nationality for up to one year (with a six-month extension) in order to contribute to such country's postconflict or natural disaster reconstruction activities or to provide medical services. Permits such a resident to be considered to be physically present and residing in the United States for naturalization purposes under specified conditions, including that: (1) such absence was solely to engage in postconflict or natural disaster reconstruction or to provide medical services in the resident's country of citizenship or nationality and the Secretary determines that the resident is a citizen or national of certain countries in which there was a conflict or disaster; or (2) the resident is a physician or other health care worker and such temporary absence was solely for the purpose of providing medical services in the resident's country of citizenship or nationality in which certain conflicts or disasters occurred; and (3) prior to, and after, such temporary absence the resident establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that his or her U.S. absence was solely for the purpose of performing such activities or services. Authorizes up to 1,000 aliens in any fiscal year to obtain such preservation of residence and physical presence. Authorizes the spouse and any minor, dependent unmarried son or daughter who resides in the same household as the Program participant to return to such alien's country of citizenship or nationality or to reenter the United States. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding participating Program countries and reconstruction efforts and medical services provided. (Sec. 4) Authorizes FY2011 appropriations for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to carry out this Act.

return talent act sec amends immigration nationality act direct secretary homeland_security dhs establish permit lawful permanent resident certain family members return country citizenship nationality year month extension order contribute country natural disaster reconstruction activities provide medical services permits resident considered physically present residing united_states naturalization purposes specified conditions including absence solely engage natural disaster reconstruction provide medical services resident country citizenship nationality secretary determines resident citizen national certain countries conflict disaster resident physician health care worker temporary absence solely purpose providing medical services resident country citizenship nationality certain conflicts disasters occurred prior temporary absence resident establishes satisfaction secretary absence solely purpose performing activities services authorizes aliens fiscal year obtain preservation residence physical presence authorizes spouse minor dependent unmarried son daughter resides household program participant return alien country citizenship nationality reenter united_states sec directs secretary report congress participating program countries reconstruction efforts medical services provided sec authorizes fy2011 appropriations united_states_citizenship_and_immigration_services carry act


Summary: Haitian Emergency Life Protection Act of 2010 or the H.E.L.P. Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to V- visa nonimmigrants (spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents who come to the United States to wait for completion of the immigrant visa process) to include Haitian nationals whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before January 12, 2010. Authorizes the Department of State to use secondary evidence to verify eligibility for such status or for immediate relative status. Sunsets the provisions of this Act two years after its enactment.

act amends immigration nationality act respect visa nonimmigrants spouses minor children lawful permanent residents come united_states wait completion immigrant visa process include haitian nationals petition family sponsored immigrant visa approved january authorizes department_of_state use secondary evidence verify eligibility status immediate relative status sunsets provisions act years enactment


Summary: StartUp Visa Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an employment-based, conditional immigrant visa (StartUp visa) for a sponsored alien entrepreneur: (1) with required amounts of financial backing from a qualifying investor or venture capitalist; and (2) whose commercial activities will generate required levels of employment, revenue, or capital investment. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate the status of a sponsored entrepreneur (and the alien spouse and children of such entrepreneur) if not later than three years after the date on which such permanent resident status was conferred: (1) the sponsoring venture capitalist or investor fails to meet investment requirements; or (2) the entrepreneur fails to meet job creation, capital investment, or revenue requirements.

startup_visa_act amends immigration nationality act establish employment based conditional immigrant visa startup visa sponsored alien entrepreneur required amounts financial backing qualifying investor venture capitalist commercial activities generate required levels employment revenue capital investment directs secretary homeland_security dhs terminate status sponsored entrepreneur alien spouse children entrepreneur later years date permanent resident status conferred sponsoring venture capitalist investor fails meet investment requirements entrepreneur fails meet job creation capital investment revenue requirements


Summary: Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer and enforce the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Provides that any such visa revocation shall become effective immediately and cancel any other visa in an alien's possession. Authorizes the Secretary of State to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the Secretary of State to approve a visa from overriding a revocation or refusal determination by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to review on-site all visa applications and supporting documentation before adjudication at visa-issuing posts in Algeria, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel, Jordan, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Yemen. Authorizes the Secretary to assign DHS employees to such posts. States that if the Secretary or the Secretary of State revokes a visa: (1) the relevant consular, law enforcement, and terrorist screening databases shall be immediately updated; and (2) look-out notices shall be posted to all DHS port inspectors and Department of State consular officers. Amends INA to eliminate the exception permitting judicial review of a visa revocation where such revocation is the sole ground for a deportation process based upon an alien's unlawful presence in the United States.

secure visas act amends homeland security act grant secretary homeland_security dhs secretary secretary state authority respect international organization related visas exclusive authority issue regulations establish policy administer enforce provisions immigration_and_nationality_act ina immigration nationality laws relating consular officer visa functions authorizes secretary refuse revoke visa alien class aliens necessary advisable security interests prohibits judicial review determinations provides visa revocation shall effective immediately cancel visa alien possession authorizes secretary state direct consular officer refuse revoke visa necessary advisable foreign policy interests prohibits decision secretary state approve visa overriding revocation refusal determination secretary directs secretary review site visa applications supporting documentation adjudication visa issuing posts canada china colombia egypt germany hong_kong india indonesia iraq jerusalem israel jordan kuwait lebanon mexico morocco nigeria pakistan philippines saudi_arabia south_africa syria turkey united_arab_emirates united_kingdom venezuela yemen authorizes secretary assign dhs employees posts states secretary secretary state revokes visa relevant consular law enforcement terrorist screening databases shall immediately updated look notices shall posted dhs port inspectors department_of_state consular officers amends ina eliminate exception permitting judicial review visa revocation revocation sole ground deportation process based alien unlawful presence united_states


Summary: Adoption Fairness Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from charging a fee for the issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship for a child who is adopted by a U.S.-citizen parent and who is eligible for automatic citizenship regardless of whether the child's adoption was finalized in the United States or in a foreign country. Directs the Secretary to: (1) implement measures to facilitate the timely issuance of such Certificates; and (2) report to Congress regarding recommendations to streamline the Certificate process.

adoption fairness act amends immigration nationality act prohibit secretary homeland_security dhs charging fee issuance certificate citizenship child adopted parent eligible automatic citizenship regardless child adoption finalized united_states foreign country directs secretary implement measures facilitate timely issuance certificates report congress recommendations streamline certificate process


Summary: Refugee Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the one-year time limit for filing an asylum claim. Revises the definition of terrorist activity for purposes of alien inadmissibility. Excludes coerced activity from such definition. Revises: (1) the definition of refugee; and (2) the criteria for granting asylum. Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint counsel to represent an alien in a removal proceeding. Prohibits an alien from being removed during the 30-day petition for review period unless the alien indicates in writing that he or she wishes to be removed before the expiration of such period. Makes discretionary certain currently required detention provisions regarding arriving aliens who request asylum. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) establish a secure alternatives to detention program; (2) establish specified conditions of detention; (3) file notice of immigration charges with the court and the individual within 48 hours of detention; and (4) establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of statements taken by DHS employees exercising expedited removal authority. Authorizes the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to conduct a study to determine whether certain immigration officers are properly handling asylum and removal/detention authority with regard to aliens apprehended after entering the United States. Eliminates the one-year waiting period before a refugee or asylee may petition for permanent legal resident status. Exempts aliens under the age of 18 from certain restrictions on applying for asylum. Permits applicants for refugee admission to simultaneously pursue other forms of admission. Authorizes the spouse or child of a refugee or asylee to bring his or her accompanying or following child into the United States as a refugee or asylee. States that if the President does not issue a refugee allocation determination before the beginning of a fiscal year the number of refugees that may be admitted in each quarter shall be 25% of the number of refugees admissible during the previous fiscal year. Authorizes the Secretary of State to designate certain groups as eligible for expedited refugee adjudication. Directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress regarding the amount of funds that will be provided in Reception and Placement Grants in the coming fiscal year. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to nonprofit organizations to assist refugees in obtaining immigration benefits. Sets forth protections for: (1) aliens interdicted at sea; and (2) stateless persons in the United States.

refugee protection act amends immigration nationality act eliminate year time limit filing asylum claim revises definition terrorist activity purposes alien inadmissibility excludes coerced activity definition revises definition refugee criteria granting asylum authorizes attorney general appoint counsel represent alien removal proceeding prohibits alien removed day petition review period alien indicates writing wishes removed expiration period makes discretionary certain currently required detention provisions arriving aliens request asylum directs secretary homeland_security dhs establish secure alternatives detention program establish specified conditions detention file notice immigration charges court individual hours detention establish procedures ensure accuracy statements taken dhs employees exercising expedited removal authority authorizes united_states_commission international religious freedom conduct study determine certain immigration officers properly handling asylum removal detention authority regard aliens apprehended entering united_states eliminates year waiting period refugee asylee petition permanent legal resident status exempts aliens age certain restrictions applying asylum permits applicants refugee admission simultaneously pursue forms admission authorizes spouse child refugee asylee bring accompanying following child united_states refugee asylee states president issue refugee allocation determination beginning fiscal year number refugees admitted quarter shall number refugees admissible previous fiscal year authorizes secretary state designate certain groups eligible expedited refugee adjudication directs secretary state notify congress funds provided reception coming fiscal year authorizes secretary health_and_human_services hhs grants nonprofit organizations assist refugees obtaining immigration benefits sets forth protections aliens interdicted sea stateless persons united_states


Summary: Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" under such Act a nonimmigrant alien who files a petition for status if the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the alien: (1) has suffered abuse or harm as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity; (2) has suffered substantial abuse or harm related to specified labor or employment violations related to a workplace claim (workplace violation); (3) is a victim of specified criminal activity and would suffer extreme hardship upon removal; (4) has suffered a workplace violation and would suffer extreme hardship upon removal; (5) has been helpful to a local judge, DHS, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor, or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or to other authorities investigating, prosecuting, or seeking civil remedies for workplace violation; or (6) has filed, is a material witness in, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation of, the claim in a workplace violation and reasonably fears, has been threatened with, or has been the victim of, an action involving force, physical restraint, retaliation, or abuse of the immigration or other legal process by the employer in relation to acts underlying or related to the filing of the claim. Authorizes the Secretary to permit an alien to temporarily remain in the United States and grant the alien employment authorization upon determining that the alien: (1) has filed for relief under such provisions; (2) has filed, or is a material witness to, a bona fide workplace claim; and (3) has been helpful to a federal, state, or local law enforcement official, prosecutor, or judge, to DHS, EEOC, the Department of Labor, or NLRB, or to other federal, state, or local authorities investigating, prosecuting, or seeking civil remedies related to the claim. Sets forth provisions governing procedural requirements and protections in an enforcement action leading to a removal proceeding taken against an alien: (1) as a result of information provided to DHS in retaliation against an individual for exercising or attempting to exercise employment or other legal rights; (2) at a facility about which a workplace claim has been filed; or (3) who has filed a workplace claim, who is a material witness in any proceeding involving a workplace claim, or who has filed for relief under this Act.

protect workers exploitation retaliation act power act amends immigration nationality act exclude definition immigrant act nonimmigrant alien files petition status secretary homeland_security dhs determines alien suffered abuse harm result having victim criminal activity suffered substantial abuse harm related specified labor employment violations related workplace claim workplace violation victim specified criminal activity suffer extreme hardship removal suffered workplace violation suffer extreme hardship removal helpful local judge dhs equal_employment_opportunity_commission eeoc department_of_labor national_labor_relations_board nlrb authorities investigating prosecuting seeking civil remedies workplace violation filed material witness likely helpful investigation claim workplace violation reasonably threatened victim action involving force physical restraint retaliation abuse immigration legal process employer relation acts underlying related filing claim authorizes secretary permit alien temporarily remain united_states grant alien employment authorization determining alien filed relief provisions filed material witness bona fide workplace claim helpful federal state local law enforcement official prosecutor judge dhs eeoc department_of_labor nlrb federal state local authorities investigating prosecuting seeking civil remedies related claim sets forth provisions governing procedural requirements protections enforcement action leading removal proceeding taken alien result information provided dhs retaliation individual exercising attempting exercise employment legal rights facility workplace claim filed filed workplace claim material witness proceeding involving workplace claim filed relief act


Summary: Southern Border Security Assistance Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) providing financial assistance for law enforcement initiatives with our Mexican partners is important; and (2) Congress must provide, in addition to such assistance, immediate resources and equipment to state and local law enforcement entities that are currently responding to border violence and criminal activities on a daily basis. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to award border security assistance grants to law enforcement entities located in the Southern Border Region to address drug trafficking, smuggling, and border violence. Directs the President to appoint additional district judges for Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

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Summary: Border Security Enforcement Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Governor of Arizona to: (1) order 3,000 members of the Arizona National Guard and other National Guard units to perform Active Guard and Reserve duty by immediately deploying along the Tucson Sector border and the Yuma Sector border; and (2) construct and maintain related surveillance platforms. Directs such deployment's continuation until the Governor of Arizona certifies that the federal government has achieved operational control of the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase, by January 1, 2015, the number of Border Patrol agents stationed along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders by 3,000. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) DHS to implement Operation Streamline along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders and reimburse state, local, and tribal law enforcement for related detention costs; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance law enforcement readiness along the U.S. borders through Operation Stonegarden. Directs the Secretary to: (1) make specified enhancements to the Tucson Sector border; (2) analyze the feasibility of creating an additional Border Patrol sector in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico to interrupt drug trafficking operations; (3) construct a permanent checkpoint near Tubac, Arizona, and operate roving checkpoints along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders; and (4) establish a two-year grant program, to be administered by Arizona, to improve emergency communications along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary to: (1) complete the required 700 mile southwest border fencing by December 31, 2011; and (2) construct double- and triple-layer fencing at appropriate locations along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders. Provides for additional mobile surveillance systems and unmanned aerial vehicles along the Tucson Sector and the Yuma Sector borders. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) purchases and upgrades of law enforcement communications equipment; (2) the state criminal alien assistance program; and (3) reimbursement of state, county, tribal, and municipal costs associated with the prosecution and pre-trial detention of federally initiated criminal cases declined by local U.S. Attorneys' offices.

border security enforcement act authorizes governor arizona order members national_guard units perform reserve duty immediately deploying border border construct maintain related surveillance platforms directs deployment continuation governor arizona certifies federal government achieved operational control yuma sector borders directs secretary homeland_security dhs increase january number border patrol agents stationed tucson sector yuma sector borders authorizes appropriations dhs implement operation_streamline tucson sector yuma sector borders reimburse state local tribal law enforcement related detention costs federal_emergency_management_agency fema enhance law enforcement readiness borders operation stonegarden directs secretary specified enhancements border analyze feasibility creating additional border patrol sector eastern arizona western new_mexico drug trafficking operations construct permanent checkpoint near arizona operate roving checkpoints yuma sector borders establish year grant program administered arizona improve emergency communications yuma sector borders amends illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act direct secretary complete required mile southwest border fencing december construct triple layer fencing appropriate locations tucson sector yuma sector borders provides additional mobile surveillance systems unmanned aerial vehicles tucson sector yuma sector borders authorizes appropriations purchases upgrades law enforcement communications equipment state criminal alien assistance program reimbursement state county tribal municipal costs associated prosecution pre trial detention federally initiated criminal cases declined local attorneys offices


Summary: Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act - Sets forth apprehension procedures for immigration enforcement-related activities engaged in by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and cooperating entities, including: (1) providing the governor, local child welfare agencies, and local law enforcement with advance notice of an enforcement activity, if possible; (2) providing child welfare agencies and community organizations access to detained individuals to help DHS identify detainees who have children; (3) permitting detainees with children to make free phone calls to arrange for such children's care; and (4) requiring that the interests of children be considered in decisions regarding detainee release, detention, or transfer. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) require DHS detention facilities to implement procedures to ensure that child custody and family interests can be considered in any immigration detention action; (2) develop memoranda of understanding with child welfare agencies and community organizations that protect the best interests of children of detained individuals; and (3) provide DHS personnel with appropriate training.

help separated children act sets forth apprehension procedures immigration enforcement related activities engaged department_of_homeland_security dhs cooperating entities including providing governor local child welfare agencies local law enforcement advance notice enforcement activity possible providing child welfare agencies community organizations access detained individuals help dhs identify detainees children permitting detainees children free phone calls arrange children care requiring interests children considered decisions detainee release detention transfer directs secretary homeland_security require dhs detention facilities implement procedures ensure child custody family interests considered immigration detention action develop memoranda understanding child welfare agencies community organizations protect best interests children detained individuals provide dhs personnel appropriate training


Summary: Visa Waiver Program Updated Framework and Enhanced Security Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the visa waiver program to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate program countries; (2) replace visa refusal rates with visa overstay rates in determining program participation; (3) set a maximum 3% visa overstay rate for program countries; (4) require an annual program compliance report to Congress; and (5) revise probationary status and program termination provisions. Directs the Comptroller General to review the Secretary of Homeland Security's methods for: (1) tracking aliens entering and exiting the United States; and (2) detecting visa overstays. Requires: (1) program countries to have agreements in place to share information on lost and stolen passports within 180 days of enactment of this Act; and (2) DHS to make information on all aliens who have overstayed their visas available electronically to state and local law enforcement agencies.

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Summary: Requires the federal government to pay all attorneys' fees and associated court costs incurred by a state or local government in defending a state or local immigration law that survives in whole or in part a constitutional challenge by the federal government in federal court.

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Summary: Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2010 or CARE Act - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer specified excess funds derived from coal mine operator-paid reclamation fees to the trustees of the 1974 UMWA Pension Plan for use solely to pay pension benefits required under such Plan.

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Summary: Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust the status of an eligible alien entrepreneur, alien spouse, or alien child to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency if the alien: (1) applies for such adjustment; (2) is present in the United States on the date of the application's filing; (3) is admissible as an immigrant; and (4) pays the appropriate fee. Requires that an eligible alien: (1) became a conditional resident as an alien entrepreneur, alien spouse, or alien child on or before December 31, 1998; (2) applied to remove his or her conditional resident status (I-829 form) on or before December 31, 2000; and (3) had such form or a motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of such form pending before DHS as of the date of the enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to waive grounds of inadmissibility (other than criminal or security grounds) with regard to such aliens for humanitarian, family unity, or public interest purposes.

directs secretary homeland_security dhs adjust status eligible alien entrepreneur alien spouse alien child alien lawfully admitted permanent residency alien applies adjustment present united_states date application filing admissible immigrant pays appropriate fee requires eligible alien conditional resident alien entrepreneur alien spouse alien child december applied remove conditional resident status form december form motion reopen reconsider denial form pending dhs date enactment act authorizes secretary waive grounds inadmissibility criminal security grounds regard aliens humanitarian family unity public interest purposes


Summary: Families First Immigration Enforcement Act - Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a workplace enforcement operation that is calculated to apprehend or does apprehend at least 50 aliens, to do the following: (1) give state agencies sufficient notice to arrange for representatives who speak the detainees' language and to provide for any special needs; (2) afford access to state social service agencies to screen and interview detainees to determine if medical risks or risks to relatives exist; (3) consider, upon recommendation, the release of detainees on age, medical, or family related humanitarian grounds; and (4) provide a toll-free number for families of detainees to report their relationship to DHS or state social services. Requires that such aliens have access to legal orientation presentations through the Executive Office for Immigration Review's legal orientation program. States that detainees should be held within the jurisdiction of the local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office to the extent that space allows. Requires a detainee's release within 72 hours of apprehension if such alien is not subject to mandatory detention, does not pose a flight risk, or is subject to humanitarian release. States that such alien shall be released: (1) on his or her own recognizance; (2) by posting a minimum bond; (3) on parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (4) through the intensive supervision appearance or similar program.

families immigration enforcement act requires department homeland security dhs workplace enforcement operation calculated apprehend apprehend aliens following state agencies sufficient notice arrange representatives speak detainees language provide special needs afford access state social service agencies screen interview detainees determine medical risks risks relatives exist consider recommendation release detainees age medical family related humanitarian grounds provide toll free number families detainees report relationship dhs state social services requires aliens access legal orientation presentations executive_office_for_immigration_review legal orientation program states detainees held jurisdiction local field office extent space allows requires detainee release hours apprehension alien subject mandatory detention pose flight risk subject humanitarian release states alien shall released posting minimum bond parole immigration nationality act intensive supervision appearance similar program


Summary: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 or DREAM Act of 2010 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the provision making unlawful aliens ineligible for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. citizen or national is eligible for such benefits without regard to state residence. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional permanent resident status, an alien who: (1) entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding this Act's enactment; (2) is a person of good moral character; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds of the Immigration and Nationality Act; (4) has been admitted to an institution of higher education (IHE) or has earned a high school or equivalent diploma; (5) from the age of 16 and older, has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal; and (6) was under age 35 on the date of this Act's enactment. Requires aliens to apply for such adjustment of status within one year of being admitted to an IHE or earning a high school or equivalent diploma. Sets forth conditions for maintaining such status and having its conditional basis removed. Authorizes an alien who has satisfied the appropriate requirements before this Act's enactment to petition the Secretary for conditional permanent resident status. Provides for: (1) exclusive jurisdiction; (2) penalties for false application statements; (3) confidentiality; (4) higher education assistance; and (5) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report respecting the number of aliens adjusted under this Act.

development relief education alien minors act dream act amends illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act repeal provision making unlawful aliens ineligible higher education benefits based state residence citizen national eligible benefits regard state residence authorizes secretary homeland_security dhs cancel removal adjust conditional permanent resident status alien entered united_states 16th birthday present united_states years immediately preceding act enactment person good moral character inadmissible deportable specified grounds immigration_and_nationality_act admitted institution higher education ihe earned high school equivalent diploma age older final order exclusion deportation removal age date act enactment requires aliens apply adjustment status year admitted ihe earning high school equivalent diploma sets forth conditions maintaining status having conditional basis removed authorizes alien satisfied appropriate requirements act enactment petition secretary conditional permanent resident status provides exclusive jurisdiction penalties false application statements confidentiality higher education assistance government_accountability_office gao report respecting number aliens adjusted act


Summary: Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, with respect to naturalization of an Afghan or Iraqi translator who is a lawful permanent resident, to count a period of absence from the United States working as a translator for the United States or a U.S. contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq towards the accumulation of the required U.S. physical presence.

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Summary: Strengthening Our Commitment to Legal Immigration and America's Security Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit an alien to be paroled into the United States or granted deferred action of a final order of removal only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Requires eligible states, counties, or cities to participate in the Secure Communities program or to designate local law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions in order to qualify for incarceration compensation. Makes an alien who the consular officer or the Attorney General knows or has reason to believe is a member of a known criminal organization inadmissible to the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a mandatory exit procedure for foreign visitors based upon: (1) the results of U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot exit programs; and (2) the feasibility and benefits of the departure confirmation systems tested under such programs. Eliminates the diversity visa program unless legislation is enacted that addresses recommendations about how best to combat program fraud and abuse. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress annually regarding the total amount of federal welfare benefits provided to: (1) each state; and (2) households with illegal aliens. Amends title XXI (Children's Health Insurance Program) (CHIP) of the Social Security Act to permit a state to continue receiving federal matching funds for covering legal immigrant children and legal immigrant pregnant woman if the state: (1) has covered at least 90% of its U.S. citizen/national children eligible for CHIP or Medicaid (title XIX of the Social Security Act) whose family incomes do not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level; and (2) will provide health benefit coverage to lawfully residing immigrant children or lawfully residing immigrant pregnant women that will not be less than the amount of such funds expended in FY2009. Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with respect to an employee's inaccurate social security number to: (1) notify an employer that such a number has been discovered; (2) if the employer does not correct the number, notify the number holder and request clarification, including the possible fraudulent use of such number; and (3) notify specified federal agencies if the holder fails to reply. Amends the Controlled Substances Act to: (1) increase prison penalties for cultivating or manufacturing controlled substances on federal property; and (2) prohibit a person, while cultivating or manufacturing a controlled substance on federal property, from clear cutting timber or diverting or obstructing a stream or body of water. Increases related penalties under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, including increasing penalties if such violation involves the possession of firearms. Requires the Director of National Drug Control Policy to implement an action plan for keeping controlled substances off federal land.

strengthening commitment legal immigration america security act amends immigration nationality act permit alien paroled united_states granted deferred action final order removal case case basis urgent humanitarian reasons significant public benefit requires eligible states counties cities participate program designate local law enforcement officers perform immigration law enforcement functions order qualify incarceration compensation makes alien consular officer attorney general knows reason believe member known criminal organization inadmissible united_states directs secretary homeland_security dhs create mandatory exit procedure foreign visitors based results border protection pilot exit programs feasibility benefits departure confirmation systems tested programs eliminates diversity visa program legislation enacted addresses recommendations best combat program fraud abuse directs secretary health_and_human_services hhs report congress annually total federal welfare benefits provided state households illegal aliens amends title chip social security act permit state continue receiving federal matching funds covering legal immigrant children legal immigrant pregnant woman state covered citizen national children eligible chip medicaid title xix social security act family incomes exceed federal poverty level provide health benefit coverage lawfully residing immigrant children lawfully residing immigrant pregnant women funds expended fy2009 requires internal_revenue_service irs respect employee inaccurate social security number notify employer number discovered employer correct number notify number holder request clarification including possible fraudulent use number notify specified federal agencies holder fails reply amends controlled substances act increase prison penalties cultivating manufacturing controlled substances federal property prohibit person cultivating manufacturing controlled substance federal property clear cutting timber diverting obstructing stream body water increases related penalties federal sentencing guidelines including increasing penalties violation involves possession firearms requires director national_drug_control_policy implement action plan keeping controlled substances federal land