A bill to reform the naturalization process, to clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of individuals submitting applications in connection with certain benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.
Naturalization Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make criminal deportation a bar to U.S. naturalization.
(Sec. 3) Establishes a ten-year period of good moral character for naturalization purposes.
(Sec. 4) Requires a fingerprint and criminal background check of certain aliens and alien sponsors.
(Sec. 5) Requires an Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) personal interview as part of the permanent resident adjustment of status and naturalization procedures.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes citizenship testing by private entities. Sets forth related provisions, including a report by the Comptroller General of the United States of such testing's integrity.
(Sec. 8) Establishes a civil penalty for failure to report the loss, theft, or destruction of a resident alien card. Requires the surrender, or an affidavit of loss, theft, or destruction, of a resident alien card upon naturalization.
(Sec. 9) Revises revocation of naturalization provisions with respect to materiality and presumption of willfulness.
(Sec. 10) Directs the Attorney General to provide for ongoing review of INS naturalization compliance.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 2.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11864-11865)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration.
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