1800-Present Immigration Laws By PER1presley Period: Jan 1, 1790 to Mar 14, 2014 US Immigration Mar 26, 1790 Naturalization Act of 1790 This act allowed immigrant to become naturalized citizens after two years of living in the United States. Jul 14, 1870 Naturalization Acto of 1870 May 6, 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Apr 24, 1892 The Greary Act Sep 27, 1906 Naturalization Act of 1906 May 26, 1924 Immigration Act of 1924 Oct 14, 1940 Nationality Act of 1940 Oct 9, 1984 Immigration Reform Act Nov 29, 1990 Immigration Act of 1990 Jun 19, 2010 Arizona SB 1070 Act Jun 20, 2011 Alabama HB 56 Citizen's Protection Act