2001-2002: Cosponsored bill to create an entry and exit data system (Castle).
Rep. Flake cosponsored the Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2001 that would require H-1B employers to notify authorities if H-1B visa holders never show up for the job. The primary sponsor was Rep. Michael Castle (R-Del.).

2002: Voted against a resolution which rewarded illegal immigrants with the Section 245(i) amnesty.
Rep. Flake voted against H RES 365, a four-month extension of Section 245(i), an amnesty for illegal aliens that rewards illegal immigrants with residency by allowing certain illegal aliens to pay a 1,000 fine, to apply for a green card in this country, and to stay without fear of deportation. H RES 365, sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), passed by a vote of 275 to 137.

2001-2002: Voted for a bill to extend an illegal immigrant amnesty act (Gekas).
Rep. Flake voted to reward illegal immigrants with amnesty by voting in favor of H.R. 1885, or a four-month extension of Section 245(i). The bills primary sponsor was Rep. George Gekas (R-Penn).

2002: Voted against an amendment to authorize the use of the military in border control efforts.
Rep. Flake voted against H. Amdt. 479 to H.R. 4546 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the military to assist in border control efforts. The amendment passed 232-183.

2001-2002: Voted against the Traficant Amendment to authorize the use of troops on the border.
Rep. Flake voted against authorizing the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to request that members of the Armed Forces assist the INS with border control efforts. The Traficant Amendment to H.R. 2586, sponsored by Rep. James Traficant (D-Ohio), passed by a vote of 242-173.

2001-2002: Cosponsored bill to increase interior enforcement by preventing visa overstays (Castle).
Rep. Flake cosponsored the Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2001 that would have created an entry-exit tracking system that would signal authorities when people who enter the U.S. legally on visas do not leave as they should and stay here illegally. The bills primary sponsor was Rep. Michael Castle (R-Del.).