The Immigration Reform and Control Act granted undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. before 1982 the opportunity to gain legal immigration status.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, undocumented immigrants who entered the country before 1982 were able to gain legal immigration status. This act aimed to control the flow of undocumented immigrants and granted amnesty to those living without documents prior to 1982, leading to the legalization of a significant portion of the U.S. population.
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