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Homeland Security Department Gets Green Light

President George W. Bush signed a law on November 25, 2002 to abolish the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Head of INS Submits Resignation

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Commissioner James Ziglar announced he would resign in August 2002.

German Immigration Law Clears Final Hurdle

Germany's first immigration law, signed June 2002, creates points-based and skills-based entry, restructures residency permits, and mandates integration courses.

Homeland Security Dept. Proposal Moves Forward

The U.S. House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill in July 2002 moving only the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) enforcement arm to the new agency; the Senate version would transfer the entire INS and elevate it to its own directorate.

Gov't Mulls Revamping INS, Shortening Visas

In spring 2002, the U.S. Congress debated replacing the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), proposed shortening tourist visas to 30 days, and President George W. Bush signed a new border security law.