Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1983 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for a person to knowingly hire, maintain in his or her employment, or refer or recruit for a fee any alien not authorized to work. Makes it unlawful for an employer of four or more persons to hire anyone without complying with the verification procedure set forth in this Act. Makes following such procedure an affirmative defense for an employer so charged. Sets forth such verification procedure which requires an employer (of four or more persons) to attest, under penalty of perjury, that he has examined an employee's identification papers, and requires an employee to attest to his citizenship or legal work status. Requires employers to keep such records for five years or one year after an employee leaves, whichever is longer. Requires the President to implement a secure verification system within three years. Prohibits the use of this system or any required identification document for other law enforcement purposes. Sets forth graduated civil and criminal penalties for verification violations. Requires such system…