Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (Amendment Package)

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SEC. 0000 Title Page (9)
SEC. _00. REPEAL OF TITLE VI. (1)
SEC. _01. Z NONIMMIGRANTS. (4)
SEC. _02. EARNED ADJUSTMENT FOR Z STATUS ALIENS. (4)
SEC. _03. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, REMOVAL PRO (1)
SEC. _04. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
SEC. _05. EMPLOYER PROTECTIONS. (3)
SEC. _06. ENUMERATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
SEC. _07. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS FOR (2)
SEC. _08. PAYMENT OF PENALTIES AND USE OF PEN (2)
SEC. _09. LIMITATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY. (1)
SEC. _10. RULEMAKING. (1)
SEC. _11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Subtitle B"Dream Act (1)
SEC. _20. SHORT TITLE. (1)
SEC. _21. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. _22. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN LONG
SEC. _23. EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS;
SEC. _24. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE. (2)
SEC. _25. DELAY OF FINES AND FEES. (1)
SEC. _26. GAO REPORT. (2)
SEC. _27. REGULATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE; AUTHORIZA
Subtitle C"Agricultural Workers
SEC. _30. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. _31. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS. (1)
SEC. _32. AGRICULTURAL WORKER IMMIGRATION STATUS
SEC. _33. REGULATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE; AUTHORIZA
SEC. _34. CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS.
SEC. _. ESTABLISHMENT OF Z NONIMMIGRANT CAT (2)
SEC. _. PROHIBITION ON ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR (1)
SEC. _. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. _. REDUCING CHAIN MIGRATION AND PERMITTING (1)
SEC. _. EFFECT OF EXTENDED FAMILY ON MERIT-BASED (1)
SEC. _. IDENTIFICATION CARD STANDARDS. (2)
TITLE ll"UNLAWFUL
SEC. _01. REPEAL OF TITLE III.
SEC. _02. UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS. (1)
SEC. _03. ADDITIONAL WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT AND
SEC. _04. CLARIFICATION OF INELIGIBILITY FOR MIS
SEC. _05. ANTIDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS.
SEC. _. DISTRICT JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURTS IN
SEC. _. TRANSMITTAL AND APPROVAL OF TOTALIZATION
SEC. _. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS. (3)
SEC. _. WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. _. TEMPORARY WORKER PROGRAM.
SEC. _. IMMIGRATION BENEFITS. (1)
SEC. _. Z NONIMMIGRANT STATUS.
SEC. _. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
SEC. _. H-1B PROVISIONS.
SEC. _. INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN FEDERAL AND
SEC. _. SUPPLEMENTAL IMMIGRATION FEE.
SEC. _. INCLUSION OF PROBATIONARY BENEFITS IN
SEC. _. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
TITLE l"STRENGTHENING
SEC. _01. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. _02. DEFINITION.
Subtitle A"Learning English
SEC. _11. ENGLISH FLUENCY.
SEC. _12. SAVINGS PROVISION.
Subtitle B"Education About the
SEC. _21. AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
SEC. _22. FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP.
SEC. _23. RESTRICTION ON USE OF FUNDS.
SEC. _24. REPORTING REQUIREMENT.
Subtitle C"Codifying the Oath of
SEC. _31. OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF RENUNCIATION AND
Subtitle D"Celebrating New (2)
SEC. _41. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CITIZENS AWARD PRO
SEC. _42. NATURALIZATION CEREMONIES.
SEC. _. EMPLOYER OBLIGATION TO DOCUMENT COM
SEC. _. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN NATIONALS OF IRAQ.
SEC. _. PREEMPTION. (1)
SEC. _. CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS REGARDING THE USE
SEC. _. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS (2)
SEC. _. PROTECTION FOR SCHOLARS. (1)
SEC. _. REPORT ON Y NONIMMIGRANT VISAS.
SEC. _. REPORT ON Y NONIMMIGRANT VISAS.
TITLE "llMISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A"Other Matters
SEC. _. MEDICAL SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
SEC. _. REPORT ON PROCESSING OF VISA APPLICA
SEC. _. REPEAL OF SPECIAL RULE FOR ALIENS TO PRO
SEC. _. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO QUALIFICATIONS
SEC. _. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18, UNITED
SEC. _. EXPEDITED ADJUDICATION OF EMPLOYER PETI20
SEC. _. REPORTS ON BACKGROUND AND SECURITY
SEC. _. DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE
SEC. _. ADDITIONAL CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTEC (2)
SEC. _. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE STUDY
SEC. _. REPEAL OF ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM.
SEC. _. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL
SEC. _. LIMITATION ON SECURE COMMUNICATION RE
SEC. _. DEPOSIT OF STATE IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS.
SEC. _. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BORDER (3)
SEC. _. Y-2B VISA ALLOCATION BETWEEN THE FIRST
SEC. _. H-2A STATUS FOR FISH ROE PROCESSORS AND
SEC. _. AUTHORITY FOR ALIENS WITH PROBATIONARY Z (1)
SEC. _. CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS.
SEC. _. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITIZENSHIP AND IMMI (2)
SEC. _. PILOT PROGRAM RELATED MEDICAL SERVICES
SEC. _. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL UNITED (2)
SEC. _. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED TRAVELER PRO
SEC. _. WORKING CONDITIONS FOR Y NONIMMIGRANTS.
SEC. _. MATTERS RELATED TO TRIBES.
SEC. _. EB-5 REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM.
Subtitle B"Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent (3)
SEC. _1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. _2. PURPOSE. (3)
SEC. _3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION.
SEC. _4. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
SEC. _5. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.
SEC. _6. PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVI
SEC. _7. TERMINATION.
SEC. _8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
subtitle.
Subtitle C"Amendments Related
SEC. _1. EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY AND WORK AUTHORIZA
SEC. _2. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
SEC. _3. H-2A EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. _4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION AND EXTENSION
SEC. _5. WORKER PROTECTIONS AND LABOR STAND
SEC. _6. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. _7. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
SEC. _8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (1)

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SEC. _11. ENGLISH FLUENCY.

(a) EDUCATION GRANTS."

(1) ESTABLISHMENT."The Chief of the Officeof Citizenship of the Department (referred to in thissubsection as the ''Chief'') shall establish a grantprogram to provide grants in an amount not to ex21ceed $500 to assist lawful permanent residents ofthe United States who declare an intent to apply forcitizenship in the United States to meet the require24ments under section 312 of the Immigration andNationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423)..

(2) USE OF FUNDS."Grant funds awardedunder this subsection shall be paid directly to an accreditedinstitution of higher education or otherqualified educational institution (as determined bythe Chief) for tuition, fees, books, and other educationalresources required by a course on theEnglish language in which the lawful permanentresident is enrolled.

(3) APPLICATION."A lawful permanent residentdesiring a grant under this subsection shallsubmit an application to the Chief at such time, insuch manner, and accompanied by such informationas the Chief may reasonably require.

(4) PRIORITY."If insufficient funds are availableto award grants to all qualified applicants, theChief shall give priority based on the financial needof the applicants.

(5) NOTICE."The Secretary, upon relevant registrationof a lawful permanent resident with theDepartment of Homeland Security, shall notify suchlawful permanent resident of the availability ofgrants under this subsection for lawful permanentresidents who declare an intent to apply for UnitedStates citizenship..

(b) FASTER CITIZENSHIP FOR ENGLISH FLUENCY."Section 316 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8U.S.C. 1427) is amended by adding at the end the following:''(g) A lawful permanent resident of the UnitedStates who demonstrates English fluency, in accordancewith regulations prescribed by the Secretary of HomelandSecurity, in consultation with the Secretary of State, willsatisfy the residency requirement under subsection (a) upon the completion of 4 years of continuous legal residencyin the United States.''.

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