US Immigration Law 1-15-26

Since 1960, the U.S. Congress has passed several landmark immigration laws that shifted the nation's policy from a system based on national origins to one focused on family reunification, skilled labor, and enforcement.  

Major Immigration Legislation (Post-1960)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart-Celler Act): Adopted on October 3, 1965, this act abolished the discriminatory national-origins quota system. It established a new preference system prioritizing family relationships and professional skills, and it set the first-ever numerical limits on immigration from the Western Hemisphere.

Refugee Act of 1980: Adopted on March 17, 1980, this law created the first uniform federal policy for admitting and resettling refugees, formally adopting the United Nations' definition of a "refugee".

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA): Enacted on November 6, 1986, this was a major overhaul intended to address unauthorized immigration. It provided amnesty to approximately 3 million undocumented immigrants while introducing sanctions for employers who knowingly hired unauthorized workers.

Immigration Act of 1990: Passed on November 29, 1990, this act increased the total level of legal immigration and created new categories, such as the Diversity Visa Lottery for underrepresented countries and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals fleeing conflict or natural disasters.

Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA): Enacted on September 30, 1996, this law significantly strengthened border enforcement and increased the categories of criminal offenses for which noncitizens could be deported. 

Other Notable Acts

Cuban Adjustment Act (1966): Allowed Cuban refugees to become permanent residents after two years in the U.S.

Indochinese Immigration and Refugee Act (1975): Responded to the end of the Vietnam War by facilitating the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees.

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) (1997): Provided legal status to certain individuals from Central America and former Soviet bloc countries. 

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Comments

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Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader