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The Immigration Act of 1990 (Pub. L. Tooltip Public Law (United States) 101–649, 104 Stat. 4978, enacted November 29, 1990) was signed into law by George H. W. Bush on November 29, 1990. It was first introduced by Senator Ted Kennedy in 1989.
Learn about the major changes in immigration laws in 1990, such as the Diversity Visa lottery, the H-1B visa program, and the Temporary Protected Status. Find out how these reforms affected the number, origin, and skills of immigrants to the US.
Immigration Act of 1990 - Title I: Immigrants - Subtitle A: Worldwide and Per Country Levels - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) to set a permanent annual worldwide level of immigration, to begin in FY 1995, with a transition level for FY 1992 through 1994.
Mar 4, 2009 · To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and to provide for administrative naturalization, and for other purposes.
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Hide Overview. Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (Introduced 02/07/1989) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary. Committee Reports: S.Rept 101-55; H.Rept 101-955. Latest Action: 11/29/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-649 .
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and to provide for administrative naturalization. See the full text, summary, actions, and related bills of the Immigration Act of 1990.
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The Immigration Act of 1990 was a major overhaul of the U.S. legal immigration system, but it has not been revised since then. This issue brief analyzes the law's achievements and shortcomings, and their implications for today's immigration debate.
