The American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21), Pub. L. 106 313 (October 17, 2000), 114 Stat. 1251.

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001Text of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. Title IV contains most of the Act's immigration provisions. Section 416 relates to student tracking, and accelerates the mandatory implementation of SEVIS to January, 2003.

Border Security Act of 2002On May 14, 2002 the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (Border Security Act) was signed into law. Pub.L. 107 173, 116 STAT. 543 (May 14, 2002) AMDOC# 200206019 Border Security Act

Text of the Border Commuter Student Act of 2002. Pub.L. 107 274 (November 2, 2002), 116 Stat. 1923.

Final Rule on REAL ID License and ID Standards 73 Fed. Reg. 5271 (January 29, 2008).

Executive Order To Require Use of E Verify By Federal ContractorsExecutive Order 13465, amending Executive Order 12989 73 Fed. Reg. 33285 (June 11, 2008) A June 6, 2008 Executive Order will require any employer contracting with an executive department or

DHS Designates E Verify As System For Federal Contractors73 Fed. Reg. 33837 (June 13, 2008) This notice announces that DHS has designated E Verify as the electronic employment eligibility verification system to be used by Federal contractors, pursuant to Executive

Homeland Security Act of 2002. Pub. L. 107 296 (November 25, 2002), 116 Stat. 2135.

Although it is important to be familiar with all sources of authority, it is also important to be aware of a “hierarchy of authority.” Briefly described, no law or government action can violate the Constitution. Statutes, Federal Case Law, and Presidential acts having the effect of law all share a

SSA rule restricts issuance of SSNs for non work purposes