Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
Chapter 12. Immigration and Nationality
232 sections
Subchapter I — General Provisions
- 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)
- 1107Additional report
Part I — Selection System
- 1151Worldwide level of immigration
- 1151aRepealed. Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(g)
- 1152Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
- 1153Allocation of immigrant visas
- 1153aTransparency
- 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)
Part II — Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
- 1181Admission of immigrants into the United States
- 1182Inadmissible aliens
- 1182a to 1182cRepealed. Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(1)
- 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
- 1186Transferred
- 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
Part III — Issuance of Entry Documents
Part IV — Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
- 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
Part V — Adjustment and Change of Status
- 1251Transferred
- 1251aRepealed. Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(3)
- 1252Judicial review of orders of removal
- 1252aTransferred
- 1252bRepealed. Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
Part VI — Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
- 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
Part VII — Registration of Aliens
Part VIII — General Penalty Provisions
- 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
Part IX — Miscellaneous
- 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)]
- 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)
- 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
Part I — Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization
- 1401Nationals and citizens of United States at birth
- 1401aBirth abroad before 1952 to service parent
- 1401bRepealed. Pub. L. 92–584, § 2
- 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
Part II — Nationality Through Naturalization
- 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)
- 1433Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship
- 1434Repealed. Pub. L. 95–417, § 7
- 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
- 1440–1Posthumous 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
- 1440a to 1440dOmitted
- 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)
- 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)
Part III — Loss of Nationality
- 1481Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions
- 1482Repealed. Pub. L. 95–432, § 1
- 1483Restrictions on loss of nationality
- 1484 to 1487Repealed. Pub. L. 95–432, § 2
- 1488Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions
- 1489Application of treaties; exceptions
Part IV — Miscellaneous
- 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