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1798 Naturalization Act
applicants for citizenship to have declared intention to becoming a citizen five years prior to applicatoin -
1864 Immigration Act
validated labor contracts made by immigrants before arrival -
1986 Immigration Reform and Control
This bill gave unauthorized aliens the opportunity to apply and gain legal status if they met mandated requirements. -
2006 Secure Fence Act
Adresses the consruction on physical and technological barriers to support the fencing along the southern U.S. border Handled by homeland security