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What's considered illegal activity under current immigration laws

Basic immigration laws.

The first time an illegal is caught the US it’s consider a misdemeanor civil offense. After the first offense, being caught a second time is a felony.

Here is a list of current US Immigration Laws applicable to illegal aliens and employers: It is Illegal To Bring Illegal Aliens Into US under current Laws. It is unlawful for any person to bring aliens into the United States. Fine: $3,000 for each alien (Sec. 273. [8 U.S.C. 1323])

It is Illegal To Harbor Illegal Immigrants. It is unlawful to bring in or harbor illegal aliens. Fine: $3,000 for each alien. (Sec. 273. [8 U.S.C. 1323] )

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It is Illegal To Employ, Recruit, or Refer Illegal Aliens for Jobs. It is unlawful for a person or other entity to employ or recruit or refer for a fee an illegal alien in the United States. (Sec. 274A. [8 U.S.C. 1324a] )

It is Illegal To Forge Documents for Illegal Immigrants or violate Identity Theft Laws. It is unlawful for any person or entity knowingly to forge documents. ( Sec. 274C. [8 U.S.C. 1324c] )

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US Laws Declare it is Illegal To Aid or Abet Illegal Immigrants.

It is unlawful for anyone to aid or assist aliens to enter the United States. Penalty: fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. ( Sec. 277. [8 U.S.C. 1327] )

Legal Immigrants Must Know English, US History, US Laws, and Principles and must pass a test to prove it!

No person shall be naturalized as a citizen of the United States who cannot demonstrate: An understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language. A knowledge and understanding of history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States. ( Sec. 312. [8 U.S.C. 1423] )

Illegal Aliens Deported are ineligible for readmission to US Under Current Laws. Any alien so removed shall be ineligible to apply for or receive a visa or other documentation for readmission, or to apply for admission to the United States except with the prior approval of the Attorney General. ( Sec. 250. [8 U.S.C. 1260] )

It is Illegal for Illegal Immigrants to possess a firearm or ammunition. It is unlawful for an alien illegally in the United States or an alien admitted to the United States under a non immigrant visa to legally receive or possess firearms and/or ammunition. ( [18 U.S.C. 922(g) and (n), 27 CFR 478.32] )

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