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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1300b-13. Band roll
(a) Establishment; publication in Federal Register
Within one year of January 8, 1983, the Secretary shall, after
consultation with the Tribe, compile a roll of those members of the
Tribe who possess Kickapoo blood and who are also members of the
Band. When said roll is complete, the Secretary shall immediately
publish notice in the Federal Register stating that the roll has
been completed. The Secretary shall ensure that the roll, once
completed, is maintained and that it is current.
(b) Report to Congress
If the Secretary does not compile the roll within the period
prescribed in subsection (a) of this section, he shall submit a
report to Congress setting forth the reasons he did not do so.
(c) Citizenship for applicants
For a period of five years after the publication of the Federal
Register notice required under subsection (a) of this section, any
member of the Band whose name appears on the roll compiled by the
Secretary, may, at his option, apply for United States citizenship.
Such application shall be made to the Immigration and
Naturalization Service and, upon receipt of the application,
citizenship shall promptly be granted to the applicant.
(d) Border crossing, living and working rights
Notwithstanding the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C.
1101 et seq.], all members of the Band shall be entitled to freely
pass and repass the borders of the United States and to live and
work in the United States.
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