114 STAT. 1636
PUBLIC LAW 106-395—OCT. 30, 2000
parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturaUzation), the alien permanently resided in the United States
prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed
at the time of making the false statement or claim that he or
she was a citizen of the United States.".
18 USC 611 note.
(3) EFFECTIVE DATES.—The amendment made by paragraph
(1) shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section
216 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-572).
The amendment made by paragraph (2) shall be effective as
if included in the enactment of section 215 of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
Applicability.
(Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-572). The amendments
made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply to an alien prosecuted on or after September 30, 1996, except in the case
of an alien whose criminal proceeding (including judicial review
thereof) has been finally concluded before the date of the enactment of this Act.
Approved October 30, 2000.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2883:
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-852 (Comm. on the Judiciary).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000):
Sept. 19, considered and passed House.
Oct. 12, considered and passed Senate.
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTLVL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 36 (2000):
Oct. 30, Presidential statement.
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