Title 8, Chapter 12
Aliens and Nationality — 208 active sections, 23 inactive
Sections in this chapter
- § 1Posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in armed forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean hostilities, the Vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities
- § 1101Definitions
- § 1102Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities
- § 1103Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General
- § 1104Powers and duties of Secretary of State
- § 1105Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange
- § 1105aEmployment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants
- § 1106Repealed. Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, § 422(a) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1189Repealed
- § 1107Additional report
- § 1151Worldwide level of immigration
- § 1151aRepealed. Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(g) , Oct. 20, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2706Repealed
- § 1152Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
- § 1153Allocation of immigrant visas
- § 1154Procedure for granting immigrant status
- § 1155Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date
- § 1156Unused immigrant visas
- § 1157Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees
- § 1158Asylum
- § 1159Adjustment of status of refugees
- § 1160Special agricultural workers
- § 1161Repealed. Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(ee)(1) , Oct. 25, 1994 , 108 Stat. 4319Repealed
- § 1181Admission of immigrants into the United States
- § 1182Inadmissible aliens
- § 1182cRepealed. Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(1) , (3), Sept. 26, 1961 , 75 Stat. 657Repealed
- § 1182dDenial of visas to confiscators of American property
- § 1182eDenial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy
- § 1182fDenial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation
- § 1183Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure
- § 1183aRequirements for sponsor’s affidavit of support
- § 1184Admission of nonimmigrants
- § 1184aPhilippine Traders as nonimmigrants
- § 1185Travel control of citizens and aliens
- § 1186TransferredTransferred
- § 1186aConditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters
- § 1186bConditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children
- § 1187Visa waiver program for certain visitors
- § 1187aProvision of assistance to non-program countries
- § 1188Admission of temporary H–2A workers
- § 1189Designation of foreign terrorist organizations
- § 1201Issuance of visas
- § 1201aRepealed. Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(b) , formerly § 5(a)(d), Nov. 14, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3656 , renumbered § 5(b), Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(d)(2) , Oct. 24, 1988 , 102 Stat. 2617Repealed
- § 1202Application for visas
- § 1203Reentry permit
- § 1204Immediate relative and special immigrant visas
- § 1205Repealed. Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(2) , Sept. 26, 1961 , 75 Stat. 657Repealed
- § 1221Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing
- § 1222Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination
- § 1223Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands
- § 1224Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft
- § 1225Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing
- § 1225aPreinspection at foreign airports
- § 1226Apprehension and detention of aliens
- § 1226aMandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review
- § 1227Deportable aliens
- § 1228Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies
- § 1229Initiation of removal proceedings
- § 1229aRemoval proceedings
- § 1229bCancellation of removal; adjustment of status
- § 1229cVoluntary departure
- § 1230Records of admission
- § 1231Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed
- § 1232Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children
- § 1251TransferredTransferred
- § 1251aRepealed. Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(3) , Sept. 26, 1961 , 75 Stat. 657Repealed
- § 1252Judicial review of orders of removal
- § 1252aTransferredTransferred
- § 1252bRepealed. Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6) , Sept. 30, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3009–615Repealed
- § 1252cAuthorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens
- § 1253Penalties related to removal
- § 1254Repealed. Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7) , Sept. 30, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3009–615Repealed
- § 1254aTemporary protected status
- § 1254bCollection of fees under temporary protected status program
- § 1255Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
- § 1255aAdjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982 , to that of person admitted for lawful residence
- § 1255bAdjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence
- § 1256Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen
- § 1257Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions
- § 1258Change of nonimmigrant classification
- § 1259Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972
- § 1260Removal of aliens falling into distress
- § 1281Alien crewmen
- § 1282Conditional permits to land temporarily
- § 1283Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases
- § 1284Control of alien crewmen
- § 1285Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities
- § 1286Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties
- § 1287Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties
- § 1288Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen
- § 1301Alien seeking entry; contents
- § 1302Registration of aliens
- § 1303Registration of special groups
- § 1304Forms for registration and fingerprinting
- § 1305Notices of change of address
- § 1306Penalties
- § 1321Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
- § 1322Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined
- § 1323Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States
- § 1324Bringing in and harboring certain aliens
- § 1324aUnlawful employment of aliens
- § 1324bUnfair immigration-related employment practices
- § 1324cPenalties for document fraud
- § 1324dCivil penalties for failure to depart
- § 1325Improper entry by alien
- § 1326Reentry of removed aliens
- § 1327Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter
- § 1328Importation of alien for immoral purpose
- § 1329Jurisdiction of district courts
- § 1330Collection of penalties and expenses
- § 1351Nonimmigrant visa fees
- § 1352Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public
- § 1353Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States
- § 1353aOfficers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day
- § 1353bExtra compensation; payment
- § 1353cImmigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory
- § 1353dDisposition of money received as extra compensation
- § 1354Applicability to members of the Armed Forces
- § 1355Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts
- § 1356Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter
- § 1357Powers of immigration officers and employees
- § 1358Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations
- § 1359Application to American Indians born in Canada
- § 1360Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies
- § 1361Burden of proof upon alien
- § 1362Right to counsel
- § 1363Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds
- § 1363aUndercover investigation authority
- § 1363bRepealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title I, § 109(b)] , Oct. 21, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2681–50 , 2681–67Repealed
- § 1364Triennial comprehensive report on immigration
- § 1365Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals
- § 1365aIntegrated entry and exit data system
- § 1365bBiometric entry and exit data system
- § 1366Annual report on criminal aliens
- § 1367Penalties for disclosure of information
- § 1368Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space
- § 1369Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception
- § 1370Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services
- § 1371Reports
- § 1372Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants
- § 1373Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service
- § 1374Information regarding female genital mutilation
- § 1375Repealed. Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 833(g) , Jan. 5, 2006 , 119 Stat. 3077Repealed
- § 1375aDomestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers
- § 1375bProtections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants
- § 1375cProtections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A–3 and G–5 visas
- § 1376Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates
- § 1377Collection of data on detained asylum seekers
- § 1377aReport on aliens determined to have credible or reasonable fear of persecution or torture
- § 1378Collection of data on other detained aliens
- § 1378aReport on aliens detained
- § 1379Technology standard to confirm identity
- § 1380Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security
- § 1381Secretary of Labor report
- § 1382Acceptance and administration of gifts for immigration integration grants program
- § 1401Nationals and citizens of United States at birth
- § 1401aBirth abroad before 1952 to service parent
- § 1401bRepealed. Pub. L. 92–584, § 2 , Oct. 27, 1972 , 86 Stat. 1289Repealed
- § 1402Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after April 11, 1899
- § 1403Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after February 26, 1904
- § 1404Persons born in Alaska on or after March 30, 1867
- § 1405Persons born in Hawaii
- § 1406Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands
- § 1407Persons living in and born in Guam
- § 1408Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth
- § 1409Children born out of wedlock
- § 1421Naturalization authority
- § 1422Eligibility for naturalization
- § 1423Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States
- § 1424Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government
- § 1425Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces
- § 1426Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage
- § 1427Requirements of naturalization
- § 1428Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties
- § 1429Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof
- § 1430Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations
- § 1431Children born outside the United States and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired
- § 1432Repealed. Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 103(a) , Oct. 30, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1632Repealed
- § 1433Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship
- § 1434Repealed. Pub. L. 95–417, § 7 , Oct. 5, 1978 , 92 Stat. 918Repealed
- § 1435Former citizens regaining citizenship
- § 1436Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions
- § 1437Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements
- § 1438Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II
- § 1439Naturalization through service in the armed forces
- § 1440Naturalization through active-duty service in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korean hostilities, Vietnam hostilities, or other periods of military hostilities
- § 1440dOmittedOmitted
- § 1440eExemption 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
- § 1440fFingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces
- § 1440gProvision of information on military naturalization
- § 1441Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels
- § 1442Alien enemies
- § 1443Administration
- § 1443aNaturalization proceedings overseas for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses and children
- § 1444Photographs; number
- § 1445Application for naturalization; declaration of intention
- § 1446Investigation of applicants; examination of applications
- § 1447Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization
- § 1448Oath of renunciation and allegiance
- § 1448aAddress to newly naturalized citizens
- § 1449Certificate of naturalization; contents
- § 1450Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization
- § 1451Revocation of naturalization
- § 1452Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure
- § 1453Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status
- § 1454Documents and copies issued by Attorney General
- § 1455Fiscal provisions
- § 1456Repealed. Pub. L. 86–682, § 12(c) , Sept. 2, 1960 , 74 Stat. 708 , eff. Sept. 1, 1960Repealed
- § 1457Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees
- § 1458Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment
- § 1459Repealed. Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(20) , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 5046Repealed
- § 1481Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions
- § 1482Repealed. Pub. L. 95–432, § 1 , Oct. 10, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1046Repealed
- § 1483Restrictions on loss of nationality
- § 1487Repealed. Pub. L. 95–432, § 2 , Oct. 10, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1046Repealed
- § 1488Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions
- § 1489Application of treaties; exceptions
- § 1501Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality
- § 1502Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state
- § 1503Denial of rights and privileges as national
- § 1504Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth
- § 1521Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions
- § 1522Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees
- § 1523Congressional reports
- § 1524Authorization of appropriations
- § 1525Repealed. Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(m)(3) , Apr. 30, 1994 , 108 Stat. 409Repealed
- § 1531Definitions
- § 1532Establishment of removal court
- § 1533Removal court procedure
- § 1534Removal hearing
- § 1535Appeals
- § 1536Custody and release pending removal hearing
- § 1537Custody and release after removal hearing
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