The bill I introduced today will assist State and Federal officials in dealing with some of their toughest delinquency cases. This legislation would establish tough enforcement measures for dealing with foreign nationals who are noncustodial parents with children living in this Nation. The bill would deny entry visas and residency status to those falling more than $5.000 behind in courtordered child support payments. In addition. naturalization could not take place until one is in compliance with support orders. The bill would allow these foreigners to attend court hearings and other related legal proceedings in this Nation. It also provides new authority for immigration officers to serve court orders. summons. and other legal process at the borderwhen we best know the whereabouts of foreign nationals. These provisions are similar to existing child support enforcement measures imposed on U.S. citizens. such as the denial of drivers and/or other professional licenses. as well as passports. These penalties also generally become applicable when one is more than $5.000 behind in payments.
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