1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–208 substituted “section 1223” for “section 1228”.

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–649 substituted “$3,000” for “$1,000”.

1986—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–603 added subsec. (c).

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–649 applicable to actions taken after Nov. 29, 1990, see section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649, set out as a note under section 1221 of this title.

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.