S.Amdt. 3541
What it does: 2 changes: inserts text, replaces text
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)What it changes
2 changes to S. 2454
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Change 1: Inserts “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”
…212(a)[inserted: (other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))]…
Original wording
On page 329, line 11, insert “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”.
Change 2: Rewrites page 330, lines 8–15
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 330, lines 8–15 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (3) Ineligibility.--An alien is ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status under this section if--
Inserted: (A) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that--
Inserted: (i) the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a serious crime, constitutes a danger to the community of the United States;
Inserted: (ii) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the alien has committed a serious crime outside the United States prior to the arrival of the alien in the United States; or
Inserted: (iii) there are reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States;
Inserted: (B) the alien has been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors; or
Original wording
On page 330, strike lines 8 through 15, and insert the following:
Shown as written
this paragraph to waive the provisions of section 212(a).
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As printed
SA 3541. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2454, to amend the Immigation and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 329, line 11, insert “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”.
On page 330, strike lines 8 through 15, and insert the following: this paragraph to waive the provisions of section 212(a).
“(3) Ineligibility.--An alien is ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status under this section if--
“(A) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that--
“(i) the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a serious crime, constitutes a danger to the community of the United States;
“(ii) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the alien has committed a serious crime outside the United States prior to the arrival of the alien in the United States; or
“(iii) there are reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States;
“(B) the alien has been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors; or
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Senate amendment submitted
April 6, 2006