HR 2235 · 108th Congress · Immigration
Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.(2003-06-25)
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Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003 - Suspends the following immigration-related authorities: (1) the visa waiver program; (2) adjustment to permanent resident status; (3) renewal of temporary protected status; (4) the diversity immigrant visa program; and (5) certain family-related immigrant visa programs. Authorizes specified waiver authority. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public listing of every alien subject to a final order of deportation for whom the appropriate country of return has refused or unreasonably delayed such action; and (2) that U.S. visa issuance be discontinued in a country which has 24 or more listed individuals. Sets forth conditions for waiver of such suspension and related provisions. Suspends authorities of the Secretary and the Secretary of State's to issue nonimmigrant visas. Directs the Secretary to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for certain alien-related detention and removal costs.…
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