Number: RL33091
Title: Hurricane Katrina-Related Immigration Issues and Legislation
Authors: Ruth Ellen Wasem, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report focuses on four immigration policy implications of Hurricane Katrina. It opens with a discussion of employment verification and other documentary problems arising for those who have lost their personal identification documents. It follows with an overview of the rules for noncitizen eligibility for federal benefits. Issues pertaining to how the loss of life or livelihood affects eligibility for immigration visa benefits are discussed next. The report closes with background on relief from removal options for Katrina-affected aliens. Legislation addressing these policy areas is discussed in the relevant sections.
Pages: 13
Date: October 18, 2005