IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
TITLE I
GENERAL
§ 101 [8 U.S.C. 1101] Definitions
§ 102 [8 U.S.C. 1102] Applicability of Title II to Certain Nonimmigrants
§ 103 [8 U.S.C. 1103] Powers and Duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Secretary of Homeland Security
§ 104 [8 U.S.C. 1104] Powers and Duties of the Secretary of State
§ 105 [8 U.S.C. 1105] Liaison With Internal Security Officers; Data Exchange
§ 106 [8 U.S.C. 1105a] Employment Authorization for Battered Spouses of Certain Nonimmigrants
TITLE II
IMMIGRATION
CHAPTER 1 Selection System
§ 201 [8 U.S.C. 1151] Worldwide Level of Immigration
§ 202 [8 U.S.C. 1152] Numerical Limitation to Any Single Foreign State
§ 203 [8 U.S.C. 1153] Allocation of Immigrant Visas
§ 204 [8 U.S.C. 1154] Procedure for Granting Immigrant Status
§ 205 [8 U.S.C. 1155] Revocation of Approval of Petitions; Notice of Revocation; Effective Date
§ 206 [8 U.S.C. 1156] Unused Immigrant Visas
§ 207 [8 U.S.C. 1157] Annual Admission of Refugees and Admission of Emergency Situation Refugees
§ 208 [8 U.S.C. 1158] Asylum
§ 209 [8 U.S.C. 1159] Adjustment of Status of Refugees
§ 210 [8 U.S.C. 1160] Special Agricultural Workers
§ 210A [8 U.S.C. 1161] [Repealed]
CHAPTER 2 Qualifications for Admission of Aliens: Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 211 [8 U.S.C. 1181] Documentary Requirements
§ 212 [8 U.S.C. 1182] General Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas and Ineligible for Admission; Waivers of Inadmissibility
§ 213 [8 U.S.C. 1183] Admission of Aliens on Giving Bond or Cash Deposit
§ 213A [8 U.S.C. 1183a] Requirements for Sponsor?s Affidavit of Support
§ 214 [8 U.S.C. 1184] Admission of Nonimmigrants
§ 215 [8 U.S.C. 1185] Travel Documentation of Aliens and Citizens
§ 216 [8 U.S.C. 1186a] Conditional Permanent Resident Status for Certain Alien Spouses and Sons and Daughters
§ 216A [8 U.S.C. 1186b] Conditional Permanent Resident Status for Certain Alien Entrepreneurs, Spouses, and Children
§ 217 [8 U.S.C. 1187] Visa Waiver Program for Certain Visitors
§ 218 [8 U.S.C. 1188] Admission of Temporary H-2A Workers
§ 219 [8 U.S.C. 1189] Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organization
CHAPTER 3 Issuance of Entry Documents
§ 221 [8 U.S.C. 1201] Issuance of Visas
§ 222 [8 U.S.C. 1202] Applications for Visas
§ 223 [8 U.S.C. 1203] Reentry Permits
§ 224 [8 U.S.C. 1204] Immediate Relative and Special Immigrant Visas
CHAPTER 4 Inspection; Apprehension; Examination; Exclusion; and Removal
§ 231 [8 U.S.C. 1221] Lists of Alien and Citizen Passengers Arriving or Departing; Record of Resident Aliens and Citizens
Leaving Permanently for Foreign Country
§ 232 [8 U.S.C. 1222] Detention of Aliens for Physical and Mental Examination
§ 233 [8 U.S.C. 1223] Entry Through or From Foreign Territory and Adjacent Islands; Landing Stations
§ 234 [8 U.S.C. 1224] Designation of Ports of Entry for Aliens Arriving by Aircraft
§ 235 [8 U.S.C. 1225] Inspection by Immigration Officers; Expedited Removal of Inadmissible Arriving Aliens; Referral for Hearing
§ 235A [8 U.S.C. 1225a] Preinspection at Foreign Airports§ 236 [8 U.S.C. 1226] Apprehension and Detention of Aliens
§ 236A [8 U.S.C. 1226A] Mandatory Detention of Suspected Terrorists; Habeas Corpus; Judicial Review
§ 237 [8 U.S.C. 1227] General Classes of Deportable Aliens
§ 238 [8 U.S.C. 1228] Expedited Removal of Aliens Convicted of Committing Aggravated Felonies
§ 239 [8 U.S.C. 1229] Initiation of Removal Proceedings
§ 240 [8 U.S.C. 1229a] Removal Proceedings
§ 240A [8 U.S.C. 1229b] Cancellation Of Removal; Adjustment of Status
§ 240B [8 U.S.C. 1229c] Voluntary Departure
§ 240C [8 U.S.C. 1230] Records of Admission
§ 241 [8 U.S.C. 1231] Detention and Removal of Aliens Ordered Removed
§ 242 [8 U.S.C. 1252] Judicial Review of Orders of Removal
§ 242A [8 U.S.C. 1252a] [Redesignated]
§ 242B [8 U.S.C. 1252b] [Repealed]
§ 243 [8 U.S.C. 1253] Penalties Related to Removal
§ 244 [8 U.S.C. 1254a] Temporary Protected Status
§ 244A [Redesignated]
CHAPTER 5 Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 245 [8 U.S.C. 1255] Adjustment of Status of Nonimmigrant to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence
§ 245A [8 U.S.C. 1255a] Adjustment of Status of Certain Entrants Before January 1, 1982, to That of Person Admitted for Lawful
Residence
§ 246 [8 U.S.C. 1256] Rescission of Adjustment of Status
§ 247 [8 U.S.C. 1257] Adjustment of Status of Certain Resident Aliens to Nonimmigrant Status
§ 248 [8 U.S.C. 1258] Change of Nonimmigrant Classification
§ 249 [8 U.S.C. 1259] Record of Admission for Permanent Residence in the Case of Certain Aliens Who Entered the United States
Prior to July 1, 1924 or January 1, 1972
§ 250 [8 U.S.C. 1260] Removal of Aliens Who Have Fallen Into Distress
CHAPTER 6 Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 251 [8 U.S.C. 1281] Lists of Alien Crewmen; Reports of Illegal Landings
§ 252 [8 U.S.C. 1282] Conditional Permits to Land Temporarily§ 253 [8 U.S.C. 1283] Hospital Treatment of Alien Crewmen Afflicted With Certain Diseases
§ 254 [8 U.S.C. 1284] Control of Alien Crewmen
§ 255 [8 U.S.C. 1285] Employment on Passenger Vessels of Aliens Afflicted With Certain Disabilities
§ 256 [8 U.S.C. 1286] Discharge of Alien Crewmen
§ 257 [8 U.S.C. 1287] Bringing Alien Crewmen Into United States With Intent to Evade Immigration Laws
§ 258 [8 U.S.C. 1288] Limitations on Performance of Longshore Work by Alien Crewmen
CHAPTER 7 Registration of Aliens § 261 [8 U.S.C. 1301] Aliens Seeking Entry Into the United States
§ 262 [8 U.S.C. 1302] Registration of Aliens in the United States
§ 263 [8 U.S.C. 1303] Provisions Governing Registration of Special Groups
§ 264 [8 U.S.C. 1304] Forms and Procedure
§ 265 [8 U.S.C. 1305] Notices of Change of Address
§ 266 [8 U.S.C. 1306] Penalties
CHAPTER 8 General Penalty Provisions
§ 271 [8 U.S.C. 1321] Prevention of Unauthorized Landing of Aliens
§ 272 [8 U.S.C. 1322] Bringing in Aliens Subject to Denial of Admission on a Health-Related Ground
§ 273 [8 U.S.C. 1323] Unlawful Bringing of Aliens Into United States
§ 274 [8 U.S.C. 1324] Bringing in and Harboring Certain Aliens
§ 274A [8 U.S.C. 1324a] Unlawful Employment of Aliens
§ 274B [8 U.S.C. 1324b] Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices
§ 274C [8 U.S.C. 1324c] Penalties for Document Fraud
§ 274D [8 U.S.C. 1324d] Civil Penalties for Failure to Depart
§ 275 [8 U.S.C. 1325] Entry of Alien at Improper Time or Place; Misrepresentation and Concealment of Facts
§ 276 [8 U.S.C. 1326] Reentry of Removed Alien
§ 277 [8 U.S.C. 1327] Aiding or Assisting Certain Aliens to Enter the United States
§ 278 [8 U.S.C. 1328] Importation of Alien for Immoral Purpose
§ 279 [8 U.S.C. 1329] Jurisdiction of District Courts
§ 280 [8 U.S.C. 1330] Collection of Penalties and Expense§ 281 [8 U.S.C. 1351] Nonimmigrant Visa Fees
§ 282 [8 U.S.C. 1352] Printing of Reentry Permits and Blank Forms of Manifests and Crew Lists
§ 283 [8 U.S.C. 1353] Travel Expenses and Expense of Transporting Remains of Officers and Employees Who Die Outside the United States
§ 284 [8 U.S.C. 1354] Members of the Armed Forces
§ 285 [8 U.S.C. 1355] Disposal of Privileges at Immigrant Stations
§ 286 [8 U.S.C. 1356] Disposition of Moneys Collected Under the Provisions of This Title
§ 287 [8 U.S.C. 1357] Powers of Immigration Officers and Employees
§ 288 [8 U.S.C. 1358] Local Jurisdiction Over Immigrant Stations
§ 289 [8 U.S.C. 1359] American Indians Born in Canada
§ 290 [8 U.S.C. 1360] Central File; Information From Other Departments and Agencies
§ 291 [8 U.S.C. 1361] Burden of Proof
§ 292 [8 U.S.C. 1362] Right to Counsel
§ 293 [8 U.S.C. 1363] Deposit of and Interest on Cash Received to Secure Immigration Bonds
§ 294 [8 U.S.C. 1363a] Undercover Investigation Authority
§ 295 [8 U.S.C. 1363b] [Repealed]
TITLE III
NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION
CHAPTER 1 Nationality at Birth and by Collective Naturalization
§ 301 [8 U.S.C. 1401] Nationals and Citizens of the United States at Birth
§ 302 [8 U.S.C. 1402] Persons Born in Puerto Rico on or After April 11, 1899
§ 303 [8 U.S.C. 1403] Persons Born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or After February 26, 1904
§ 304 [8 U.S.C. 1404] Persons Born in Alaska on or After March 30, 1867
§ 305 [8 U.S.C. 1405] Persons Born in Hawaii
§ 306 [8 U.S.C. 1406] Persons Living in and Born in the Virgin Islands
§ 307 [8 U.S.C. 1407] Persons Living in and Born in Guam
§ 308 [8 U.S.C. 1408] Nationals but Not Citizens of the United States at Birth
§ 309 [8 U.S.C. 1409] Children Born Out of Wedlock§ 310 [8 U.S.C. 1421] Naturalization Authority
§ 311 [8 U.S.C. 1422] Eligibility for Naturalization
§ 312 [8 U.S.C. 1423] Requirements as to Understanding the English Language, History, Principles, and Form of Government of the United States
§ 313 [8 U.S.C. 1424] Prohibition Upon the Naturalization of Persons Opposed to Government or Law, or Who Favor Totalitarian Forms of Government
§ 314 [8 U.S.C. 1425] Ineligibility to Naturalization of Deserters From the Armed Forces of the United States
§ 315 [8 U.S.C. 1426] Alien Relieved From Training and Service in the Armed Forces of the United States Because of Alienage Barred From Citizenship
§ 316 [8 U.S.C. 1427] Requirements as to Residence, Good Moral Character, Attachment to the Principles of the Constitution, and Favorable Disposition to the United States
§ 317 [8 U.S.C. 1428] Temporary Absence of Persons Performing Religious Duties
§ 318 [8 U.S.C. 1429] Prerequisite to Naturalization; Burden of Proof
§ 319 [8 U.S.C. 1430] Married Persons and Employees of Certain Nonprofit Organizations
§ 320 [8 U.S.C. 1431] Children Born Outside the United States and Residing Permanently in the United States; Conditions Under Which Citizenship Automatically Acquired
§ 321 [8 U.S.C. 1432] [Repealed.]
§ 322 [8 U.S.C. 1433] Children Born and Residing Outside the United States; Conditions for Acquiring Certificate of Citizenship
§ 323 [8 U.S.C. 1434] [Repealed.]
§ 324 [8 U.S.C. 1435] Former Citizens of United States Regaining United States Citizenship
§ 325 [8 U.S.C. 1436] Nationals But Not Citizens of the United States; Residence Within Outlying Possessions
§ 326 [8 U.S.C. 1437] Resident Philippine Citizens Excepted From Certain Requirements
§ 327 [8 U.S.C. 1438] Former United States Citizens Losing Citizenship by Entering the Armed Forces of Foreign Countries During
World War II§ 328 [8 U.S.C. 1439] Naturalization Through Service in the Armed Forces of the United States
§ 329 [8 U.S.C. 1440] Naturalization Through Active-Duty Service in the Armed Forces During World War I, World War II, the Korean Hostilities, the Vietnam Hostilities, or in Other Periods of Military Hostilities
§ 329A [8 U.S.C. 1440-1] Posthumous Citizenship Through Death While on Active-Duty Service in the Armed Forces During World War I, World War II, the Korean Hostilities, the Vietnam Hostilities, or in Other Periods of Military Hostilities
§ 330 [8 U.S.C. 1441] Constructive Residence Through Service on Certain United States Vessels
§ 331 [8 U.S.C. 1442] Alien Enemies; Naturalization Under Specified Conditions and Procedure
§ 332 [8 U.S.C. 1443] Procedural and Administrative Provisions; Executive Functions
§ 333 [8 U.S.C. 1444] Photographs
§ 334 [8 U.S.C. 1445] Application for Naturalization; Declaration of Intention
§ 335 [8 U.S.C. 1446] Investigation of Applicants; Examination of Applications
§ 336 [8 U.S.C. 1447] Hearings on Denials of Applications for Naturalization
§ 337 [8 U.S.C. 1448] Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance
§ 338 [8 U.S.C. 1449] Certificate of Naturalization; Contents
§ 339 [8 U.S.C. 1450] Functions and Duties of Clerks and Records of Declarations of Intention and Applications for Naturalization
§ 340 [8 U.S.C. 1451] Revocation of Naturalization
§ 341 [8 U.S.C. 1452] Certificates of Citizenship or U.S. Non-Citizen National Status; Procedure
§ 342 [8 U.S.C. 1453] Cancellation of Certificates Issued by the Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; Action Not to Affect Citizenship Status
§ 343 [8 U.S.C. 1454] Documents and Copies Issued by the Attorney General
§ 344 [8 U.S.C. 1455] Fiscal Provisions
§ 345 [8 U.S.C. 1456] [Repealed.]
§ 346 [8 U.S.C. 1457] Authorization Granted for Publication and Distribution of Citizenship Textbooks From Naturalization Fees
§ 347 [ 8 U.S.C. 1458] Compilation of Naturalization Statistics and Payment for Equipment
§ 348 [8 U.S.C. 1459] [Repealed.]
CHAPTER 3 Loss of Nationality
§ 349 [8 U.S.C. 1481] Loss of Nationality by Native-Born or Naturalized Citizen
§ 350 [8 U.S.C. 1482] [Repealed]
§ 351 [8 U.S.C. 1483] Restrictions on Loss of Nationality
§ 352?355 [8 U.S.C. 1484-1487] [Repealed]
§ 356 [8 U.S.C. 1488] Nationality Lost Solely from Performance of Acts or Fulfillment of Conditions
§ 357 [8 U.S.C. 1489] Application of Treaties; Exceptions
CHAPTER 4 Miscellaneous
§ 358 [8 U.S.C. 1501] Certificate of Diplomatic or Consular Officer of the United States as to Loss of American Nationality Under Chapter IV, Nationality Act of 1940, or Under Chapter 3 of this Title
§ 359 [8 U.S.C. 1502] Certificate of Nationality to be Issued by the Secretary of State for a Person Not a Naturalized Citizen of the United States for Use in Proceedings of a Foreign State
§ 360 [8 U.S.C. 1503] Proceedings for Declaration of United States Nationality in the Event of Denial of Rights and Privileges as National
§ 361 [8 U.S.C. 1504] Cancellation of United States Passports and Consular Reports of Birth
TITLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 1 Miscellaneous
§ 401 [8 U.S.C. 1106] Scope
§ 402 Amendments to Other Laws
§ 403 Laws Repealed
§ 404 [8 U.S.C. 1101 note] Authorization of Appropriations
§ 405 [8 U.S.C. 1101 note] Savings Clauses
§ 406 [8 U.S.C. 1101 note] Separability
§ 407 [8 U.S.C. 1101 note] Effective Date
CHAPTER 2 Refugee Assistance
§ 411 [8 U.S.C. 1521] Office of Refugee Resettlement
§ 412 [8 U.S.C. 1522] Authorization for Programs for Domestic Resettlement and of Assistance to Refugees
§ 413 [8 U.S.C. 1523] Congressional Reports
§ 414 [8 U.S.C. 1524] Authorization of Appropriations
TITLE V
ALIEN TERRORIST REMOVAL PROCEDURES
§ 501 [8 U.S.C. 1531] Definitions
§ 502 [8 U.S.C. 1532] Establishment of Removal Court
§ 503 [8 U.S.C. 1533] Removal Court Procedure
§ 504 [8 U.S.C. 1534] Removal Hearing
§ 505 [8 U.S.C. 1535] Appeals
§ 506 [8 U.S.C. 1536] Custody and Release Pending Removal Hearing
§ 507 [8 U.S.C. 1537] Custody and Release After Removal Hearing
APPENDIX?Selected Non-INA Sections of Title 8 USCS
8 USCS 1107. Semiannual report on internal affairs operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
8 USCS 1182d. Denial of visas to confiscators of American property
8 USCS 1182e. Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy
8 USCS 1182f. Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation.
8 USCS 1184a. Philippine traders as nonimmigrants
8 USCS 1232. Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children
8 USCS 1252c. Authorizing state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens
8 USCS 1255b. Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence
8 USCS 1353a. Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day
8 USCS 1353b. Extra compensation; payment
8 USCS 1353c. Immigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory
8 USCS 1353d. Disposition of money received as extra compensation
8 USCS 1364. Triennial comprehensive report on immigration
8 USCS 1365. Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals
8 USCS 1365a. Integrated entry and exit data system
8 USCS 1365b. Biometric entry and exit data system
8 USCS 1366. Annual report on criminal aliens
8 USCS 1367. Penalties for disclosure of information
8 USCS 1368. Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space
8 USCS 1369. Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception
8 USCS 1370. Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services 8 USCS 1371. Reports
8 USCS 1372. Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants
8 USCS 1373. Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service
8 USCS 1374. Information regarding female genital mutilation
8 USCS 1375. [Repealed]
8 USCS 1375a. Domestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers
8 USCS 1375b. Protections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants
8 USCS 1375c. Protections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A-3 and G-5 visas
8 USCS 1376. Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates
8 USCS 1377. Collection of data on detained asylum seekers
8 USCS 1378. Collection of data on other detained aliens
8 USCS 1379. Technology standard to confirm identity
8 USCS 1380. Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security
8 USCS 1381. Secretary of Labor report
8 USCS 1401a. Birth abroad before 1952 to service parent
8 USCS 1440e. Exemption from naturalization fees for aliens naturalized through service during Vietnam hostilities or other subsequent period of military hostilities; report by clerks of courts to Attorney General
8 USCS 1440f. Fingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces
8 USCS 1440g. Provision of information on military naturalization8 USCS 1443a. Naturalization proceedings overseas for members of the armed forces and their spouses and children
8 USCS 1448a. Address to newly naturalized citizens
8 USCS 1701. Definitions [for 8 USCS Ch. 15, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform, §§ 1701 et seq.]
8 USCS 1731. Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system
8 USCS 1732. Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents
8 USCS 1735. Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism
8 USCS 1736. Check of lookout databases
8 USCS 1738. Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
8 USCS 1761. Foreign student monitoring program
8 USCS 1762. Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants
8 USCS 1773. Statutory construction [for 8 USCS Ch. 15, Enhanced Border
Security and Visa Entry Reform, §§ 1701 et seq.]
8 USCS 1774. Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance
8 USCS 1775. Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
8 USCS 1777. Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center
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