what was the purpose of the immigration reform and control act of 1986
SUMMARY. The Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed and signed into law on November 6, 1986. The purpose of this legislation was to amend, revise, and reform/re-assess the status of unauthorized immigrants set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act.he Simpson-Mazzoli Act (An act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise and reform the immigration laws, and for other purposes). S. 1200; Pub.L. 99-603; 100 Stat. 3359. 99th Congress; November 6, 1986.