Technical Bulletins: Immigration Reform Update

This Technical Bulletin provides information about the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The act was intended to further control the influx of illegal aliens into the U. S. through increased border enforcement. The act also prohibits employment of illegal aliens and aliens, such as tourists, who legally enter the country, but are not authorized to be employed here.

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