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Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 52

01/03/05 Sec. 52. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, Sec. 39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 102

01/03/05 Sec. 102. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, Sec. 403(a)(13), 66 Stat. 279, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 104

01/03/05 Sec. 104. Repealed. Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, Sec. 1, 57 Stat. 600 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 105

01/03/05 Sec. 105. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, Sec. 403(a)(13), 66 Stat. 279, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 107

01/03/05 Sec. 107. Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 637, 642 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 110

01/03/05 Sec. 110. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, Sec. 403(a)(25), 66 Stat. 279, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 111

01/03/05 Sec. 111. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 112

01/03/05 Sec. 112. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 113

01/03/05 Sec. 113. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, Sec. 403(a)(13), 66 Stat. 279, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 114

01/03/05 Sec. 114. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 131

01/03/05 Sec. 131. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 137a

01/03/05 Sec. 137a. Repealed. May 24, 1934, ch. 344, Sec. 5, 48 Stat. 798 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 174

01/03/05 Sec. 174. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 220

01/03/05 Sec. 220. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 645, Sec. 21, 62 Stat. 862, eff. Sept. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 228

01/03/05 Sec. 228. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 238

01/03/05 Sec. 238. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 239

01/03/05 Sec. 239. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 261

01/03/05 Sec. 261. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 298

01/03/05 Sec. 298. Omitted ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 299

01/03/05 Sec. 299. Repealed. Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, Sec. 1, 57 Stat. 600 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 606

01/03/05 Sec. 606. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 724a-1

01/03/05 Sec. 724a-1. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 727a

01/03/05 Sec. 727a. Repealed. Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, Sec. 3, 66 Stat. 10 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 747

01/03/05 Sec. 747. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 645, Sec. 21, 62 Stat. 862, eff. Sept. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 800

01/03/05 Sec. 800. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1101

01/03/05 Sec. 1101. Definitions (a) As used in this chapter - ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1102

01/03/05 Sec. 1102. Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for so ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1103

01/03/05 Sec. 1103. Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1104

01/03/05 Sec. 1104. Powers and duties of Secretary of State (a) Powers and duties ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1105

01/03/05 Sec. 1105. Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange (a) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1105a

01/03/05 Sec. 1105a. Repealed. Pub. L. 104-208, div. C, title III, Sec. 306(b), Sept. 30, 1996, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1106

01/03/05 Sec. 1106. Repealed. Pub. L. 91-510, title IV, Sec. 422(a), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1151

01/03/05 Sec. 1151. Worldwide level of immigration (a) In general Exclusive of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1151a

01/03/05 Sec. 1151a. Repealed. Pub. L. 94-571, Sec. 7(g), Oct. 20, 1976, 90 Stat. 2706 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1152

01/03/05 Sec. 1152. Numerical limitations on individual foreign states (a) Per country level ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1153

01/03/05 Sec. 1153. Allocation of immigrant visas (a) Preference allocation for family-sponsored immigrants ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1154

01/03/05 Sec. 1154. Procedure for granting immigrant status (a) Petitioning procedure (1)(A)(i) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1155

01/03/05 Sec. 1155. Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date The Secretary of Homeland Security may, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1156

01/03/05 Sec. 1156. Unused immigrant visas If an immigrant having an immigrant visa is denied admission ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1157

01/03/05 Sec. 1157. Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1158

01/03/05 Sec. 1158. Asylum (a) Authority to apply for asylum (1) In ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1159

01/03/05 Sec. 1159. Adjustment of status of refugees (a) Criteria and procedures applicable for admission as immigrant; ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1160

01/03/05 Sec. 1160. Special agricultural workers (a) Lawful residence (1) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1161

01/03/05 Sec. 1161. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-416, title II, Sec. 219(ee)(1), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1181

01/03/05 Sec. 1181. Admission of immigrants into the United States (a) Documents required; admission under quotas before June ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1182

01/03/05 Sec. 1182. Inadmissible aliens (a) Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admission ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1182d

01/03/05 Sec. 1182d. Denial of visas to confiscators of American property (a) Denial of visas ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1182e

01/03/05 Sec. 1182e. Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1182f

01/03/05 Sec. 1182f. Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1183

01/03/05 Sec. 1183. Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1183a

01/03/05 Sec. 1183a. Requirements for sponsor's affidavit of support (a) Enforceability (1) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1184

01/03/05 Sec. 1184. Admission of nonimmigrants (a) Regulations (1) The admission to ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1184a

01/03/05 Sec. 1184a. Philippine Traders as nonimmigrants Upon a basis of reciprocity secured by agreement entered ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1185

01/03/05 Sec. 1185. Travel control of citizens and aliens (a) Restrictions and prohibitions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1186

01/03/05 Sec. 1186. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1186a

01/03/05 Sec. 1186a. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1186b

01/03/05 Sec. 1186b. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1187

01/03/05 Sec. 1187. Visa waiver program for certain visitors (a) Establishment of program ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1188

01/03/05 Sec. 1188. Admission of temporary H-2A workers (a) Conditions for approval of H-2A petitions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1189

01/03/05 Sec. 1189. Designation of foreign terrorist organizations (a) Designation (1) In ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1201

01/03/05 Sec. 1201. Issuance of visas (a) Immigrants; nonimmigrants (1) Under the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1201a

01/03/05 Sec. 1201a. Repealed. Pub. L. 99-653, Sec. 5(b), formerly Sec. 5(a)(d), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1202

01/03/05 Sec. 1202. Application for visas (a) Immigrant visas Every alien applying ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1203

01/03/05 Sec. 1203. Reentry permit (a) Application; contents (1) Any alien lawfully ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1204

01/03/05 Sec. 1204. Immediate relative and special immigrant visas A consular officer may, subject to the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1205

01/03/05 Sec. 1205. Repealed. Pub. L. 87-301, Sec. 24(a)(2), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 657 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1221

01/03/05 Sec. 1221. Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1222

01/03/05 Sec. 1222. Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination (a) Detention of aliens ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1223

01/03/05 Sec. 1223. Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1224

01/03/05 Sec. 1224. Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1225

01/03/05 Sec. 1225. Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1225a

01/03/05 Sec. 1225a. Preinspection at foreign airports (a) Establishment of preinspection stations ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1226

01/03/05 Sec. 1226. Apprehension and detention of aliens (a) Arrest, detention, and release ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1226a

01/03/05 Sec. 1226a. Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1227

01/03/05 Sec. 1227. Deportable aliens (a) Classes of deportable aliens Any alien ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1228

01/03/05 Sec. 1228. Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1229

01/03/05 Sec. 1229. Initiation of removal proceedings (a) Notice to appear (1) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1229a

01/03/05 Sec. 1229a. Removal proceedings (a) Proceeding (1) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1229b

01/03/05 Sec. 1229b. Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status (a) Cancellation of removal for certain permanent residents ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1229c

01/03/05 Sec. 1229c. Voluntary departure (a) Certain conditions (1) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1230

01/03/05 Sec. 1230. Records of admission (a) The Attorney General shall cause to be filed, as ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1231

01/03/05 Sec. 1231. Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed (a) Detention, release, and removal of aliens ordered ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1251

01/03/05 Sec. 1251. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1251a

01/03/05 Sec. 1251a. Repealed. Pub. L. 87-301, Sec. 24(a)(3), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 657 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1252

01/03/05 Sec. 1252. Judicial review of orders of removal (a) Applicable provisions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1252a

01/03/05 Sec. 1252a. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1252b

01/03/05 Sec. 1252b. Repealed. Pub. L. 104-208, div. C, title III, Sec. 308(b)(6), Sept. 30, 1996, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1252c

01/03/05 Sec. 1252c. Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1253

01/03/05 Sec. 1253. Penalties related to removal (a) Penalty for failure to depart ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1254

01/03/05 Sec. 1254. Repealed. Pub. L. 104-208, div. C, title III, Sec. 308(b)(7), Sept. 30, 1996, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1254a

01/03/05 Sec. 1254a. Temporary protected status (a) Granting of status (1) In ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1255

01/03/05 Sec. 1255. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1255a

01/03/05 Sec. 1255a. Adjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1255b

01/03/05 Sec. 1255b. Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1256

01/03/05 Sec. 1256. Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1257

01/03/05 Sec. 1257. Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1258

01/03/05 Sec. 1258. Change of nonimmigrant classification The Attorney General may, under such conditions as he ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1259

01/03/05 Sec. 1259. Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1260

01/03/05 Sec. 1260. Removal of aliens falling into distress The Attorney General may remove from the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1281

01/03/05 Sec. 1281. Alien crewmen (a) Arrival; submission of list; exceptions Upon ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1282

01/03/05 Sec. 1282. Conditional permits to land temporarily (a) Period of time ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1283

01/03/05 Sec. 1283. Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1284

01/03/05 Sec. 1284. Control of alien crewmen (a) Penalties for failure The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1285

01/03/05 Sec. 1285. Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1286

01/03/05 Sec. 1286. Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties It shall be unlawful for any person, including ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1287

01/03/05 Sec. 1287. Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1288

01/03/05 Sec. 1288. Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1301

01/03/05 Sec. 1301. Alien seeking entry; contents No visa shall be issued to any alien seeking ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1302

01/03/05 Sec. 1302. Registration of aliens (a) It shall be the duty of every alien now ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1303

01/03/05 Sec. 1303. Registration of special groups (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1301 and 1302 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1304

01/03/05 Sec. 1304. Forms for registration and fingerprinting (a) Preparation; contents The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1305

01/03/05 Sec. 1305. Notices of change of address (a) Notification of change ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1306

01/03/05 Sec. 1306. Penalties (a) Willful failure to register Any alien required ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1321

01/03/05 Sec. 1321. Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens (a) Failure to report; penalties ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1322

01/03/05 Sec. 1322. Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1323

01/03/05 Sec. 1323. Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States (a) Persons liable ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1324

01/03/05 Sec. 1324. Bringing in and harboring certain aliens (a) Criminal penalties ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1324a

01/03/05 Sec. 1324a. Unlawful employment of aliens (a) Making employment of unauthorized aliens unlawful ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1324b

01/03/05 Sec. 1324b. Unfair immigration-related employment practices (a) Prohibition of discrimination based on national origin or ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1324c

01/03/05 Sec. 1324c. Penalties for document fraud (a) Activities prohibited It is ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1324d

01/03/05 Sec. 1324d. Civil penalties for failure to depart (a) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1325

01/03/05 Sec. 1325. Improper entry by alien (a) Improper time or place; avoidance of examination or inspection; ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1326

01/03/05 Sec. 1326. Reentry of removed aliens (a) In general Subject to ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1327

01/03/05 Sec. 1327. Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter Any person who knowingly aids or ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1328

01/03/05 Sec. 1328. Importation of alien for immoral purpose The importation into the United States of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1329

01/03/05 Sec. 1329. Jurisdiction of district courts The district courts of the United States shall have ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1330

01/03/05 Sec. 1330. Collection of penalties and expenses (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1351

01/03/05 Sec. 1351. Nonimmigrant visa fees The fees for the furnishing and verification of applications for ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1352

01/03/05 Sec. 1352. Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1353

01/03/05 Sec. 1353. Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1353a

01/03/05 Sec. 1353a. Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1353b

01/03/05 Sec. 1353b. Extra compensation; payment The said extra compensation shall be paid by the master, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1353c

01/03/05 Sec. 1353c. Immigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1353d

01/03/05 Sec. 1353d. Disposition of money received as extra compensation Moneys collected on or after July ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1354

01/03/05 Sec. 1354. Applicability to members of the Armed Forces Nothing contained in this subchapter shall ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1355

01/03/05 Sec. 1355. Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1356

01/03/05 Sec. 1356. Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1357

01/03/05 Sec. 1357. Powers of immigration officers and employees (a) Powers without warrant ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1358

01/03/05 Sec. 1358. Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations The officers in charge of the various immigrant ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1359

01/03/05 Sec. 1359. Application to American Indians born in Canada Nothing in this subchapter shall be ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1360

01/03/05 Sec. 1360. Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1361

01/03/05 Sec. 1361. Burden of proof upon alien Whenever any person makes application for a visa ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1362

01/03/05 Sec. 1362. Right to counsel In any removal proceedings before an immigration judge and in ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1363

01/03/05 Sec. 1363. Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1363a

01/03/05 Sec. 1363a. Undercover investigation authority (a) In general With respect to ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1363b

01/03/05 Sec. 1363b. Repealed. Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(b) [title I, Sec. 109(b)], Oct. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1364

01/03/05 Sec. 1364. Triennial comprehensive report on immigration (a) Triennial report The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1365

01/03/05 Sec. 1365. Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1365a

01/03/05 Sec. 1365a. Integrated entry and exit data system (a) Requirement The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1365b

01/03/05 Sec. 1365b. Biometric entry and exit data system (a) Finding Consistent ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1366

01/03/05 Sec. 1366. Annual report on criminal aliens Not later than 12 months after September 30, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1367

01/03/05 Sec. 1367. Penalties for disclosure of information (a) In general Except ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1368

01/03/05 Sec. 1368. Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1369

01/03/05 Sec. 1369. Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1370

01/03/05 Sec. 1370. Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1371

01/03/05 Sec. 1371. Reports Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1372

01/03/05 Sec. 1372. Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1373

01/03/05 Sec. 1373. Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1374

01/03/05 Sec. 1374. Information regarding female genital mutilation (a) Provision of information regarding female genital mutilation ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1375

01/03/05 Sec. 1375. Mail-order bride business (a) Findings The Congress finds as ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1376

01/03/05 Sec. 1376. Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates (a) Collection of data ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1377

01/03/05 Sec. 1377. Collection of data on detained asylum seekers (a) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1378

01/03/05 Sec. 1378. Collection of data on other detained aliens (a) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1379

01/03/05 Sec. 1379. Technology standard to confirm identity (1) In general The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1380

01/03/05 Sec. 1380. Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1381

01/03/05 Sec. 1381. Secretary of Labor report Not later than January 31 of each year, the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1401

01/03/05 Sec. 1401. Nationals and citizens of United States at birth The following shall be nationals ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1401a

01/03/05 Sec. 1401a. Birth abroad before 1952 to service parent Section 1401(g) of this title shall ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1401b

01/03/05 Sec. 1401b. Repealed. Pub. L. 92-584, Sec. 2, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1289 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1402

01/03/05 Sec. 1402. Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after April 11, 1899 All persons ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1403

01/03/05 Sec. 1403. Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after February 26, 1904 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1404

01/03/05 Sec. 1404. Persons born in Alaska on or after March 30, 1867 A person born ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1405

01/03/05 Sec. 1405. Persons born in Hawaii A person born in Hawaii on or after August ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1406

01/03/05 Sec. 1406. Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands (a) The following persons ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1407

01/03/05 Sec. 1407. Persons living in and born in Guam (a) The following persons, and their ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1408

01/03/05 Sec. 1408. Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth Unless otherwise provided ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1409

01/03/05 Sec. 1409. Children born out of wedlock (a) The provisions of paragraphs (c), (d), (e), ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1421

01/03/05 Sec. 1421. Naturalization authority (a) Authority in Attorney General The sole ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1422

01/03/05 Sec. 1422. Eligibility for naturalization The right of a person to become a naturalized citizen ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1423

01/03/05 Sec. 1423. Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1424

01/03/05 Sec. 1424. Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1425

01/03/05 Sec. 1425. Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1426

01/03/05 Sec. 1426. Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1427

01/03/05 Sec. 1427. Requirements of naturalization (a) Residence No person, except as ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1428

01/03/05 Sec. 1428. Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties Any person who is authorized to ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1429

01/03/05 Sec. 1429. Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1430

01/03/05 Sec. 1430. Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1431

01/03/05 Sec. 1431. Children born outside the United States and residing permanently in the United States; conditions under which ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1432

01/03/05 Sec. 1432. Repealed. Pub. L. 106-395, title I, Sec. 103(a), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1433

01/03/05 Sec. 1433. Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1434

01/03/05 Sec. 1434. Repealed. Pub. L. 95-417, Sec. 7, Oct. 5, 1978, 92 Stat. 918 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1435

01/03/05 Sec. 1435. Former citizens regaining citizenship (a) Requirements Any person formerly ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1436

01/03/05 Sec. 1436. Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1437

01/03/05 Sec. 1437. Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1438

01/03/05 Sec. 1438. Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1439

01/03/05 Sec. 1439. Naturalization through service in the armed forces (a) Requirements ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1440-1

01/03/05 Sec. 1440-1. Posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in armed forces during World War I, World War ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1440

01/03/05 Sec. 1440. Naturalization through active-duty service in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korean hostilities, ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1440e

01/03/05 Sec. 1440e. Exemption from naturalization fees for aliens naturalized through service during Vietnam hostilities or other ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1441

01/03/05 Sec. 1441. Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1442

01/03/05 Sec. 1442. Alien enemies (a) Naturalization under specified conditions An alien ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1443

01/03/05 Sec. 1443. Administration (a) Rules and regulations governing examination of applicants ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1443a

01/03/05 Sec. 1443a. Naturalization proceedings overseas for members of the Armed Forces ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1444

01/03/05 Sec. 1444. Photographs; number (a) Three identical photographs of the applicant shall be signed ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1445

01/03/05 Sec. 1445. Application for naturalization; declaration of intention (a) Evidence and form ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1446

01/03/05 Sec. 1446. Investigation of applicants; examination of applications (a) Waiver Before ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1447

01/03/05 Sec. 1447. Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization (a) Request for hearing before immigration officer ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1448

01/03/05 Sec. 1448. Oath of renunciation and allegiance (a) Public ceremony A ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1448a

01/03/05 Sec. 1448a. Address to newly naturalized citizens Either at the time of the rendition of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1449

01/03/05 Sec. 1449. Certificate of naturalization; contents A person admitted to citizenship in conformity with the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1450

01/03/05 Sec. 1450. Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1451

01/03/05 Sec. 1451. Revocation of naturalization (a) Concealment of material evidence; refusal to testify ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1452

01/03/05 Sec. 1452. Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1453

01/03/05 Sec. 1453. Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1454

01/03/05 Sec. 1454. Documents and copies issued by Attorney General (a) If any certificate of naturalization ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1455

01/03/05 Sec. 1455. Fiscal provisions (a) The Attorney General shall charge, collect, and account for ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1456

01/03/05 Sec. 1456. Repealed. Pub. L. 86-682, Sec. 12(c), Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 708, eff. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1457

01/03/05 Sec. 1457. Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1458

01/03/05 Sec. 1458. Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1459

01/03/05 Sec. 1459. Repealed. Pub. L. 101-649, title IV, Sec. 407(d)(20), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1481

01/03/05 Sec. 1481. Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1482

01/03/05 Sec. 1482. Repealed. Pub. L. 95-432, Sec. 1, Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1046 ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1483

01/03/05 Sec. 1483. Restrictions on loss of nationality (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1488

01/03/05 Sec. 1488. Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1489

01/03/05 Sec. 1489. Application of treaties; exceptions Nothing in this subchapter shall be applied in contravention ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1501

01/03/05 Sec. 1501. Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1502

01/03/05 Sec. 1502. Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1503

01/03/05 Sec. 1503. Denial of rights and privileges as national (a) Proceedings for declaration of United States nationality ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1504

01/03/05 Sec. 1504. Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1521

01/03/05 Sec. 1521. Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1522

01/03/05 Sec. 1522. Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1523

01/03/05 Sec. 1523. Congressional reports (a) The Secretary shall submit a report on activities under this ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1524

01/03/05 Sec. 1524. Authorization of appropriations (a) There are authorized to be appropriated for each of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1525

01/03/05 Sec. 1525. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-236, title I, Sec. 162(m)(3), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1531

01/03/05 Sec. 1531. Definitions As used in this subchapter - ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1532

01/03/05 Sec. 1532. Establishment of removal court (a) Designation of judges The ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1533

01/03/05 Sec. 1533. Removal court procedure (a) Application (1) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1534

01/03/05 Sec. 1534. Removal hearing (a) In general (1) Expeditious hearing ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1535

01/03/05 Sec. 1535. Appeals (a) Appeal of denial of application for removal proceedings ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1536

01/03/05 Sec. 1536. Custody and release pending removal hearing (a) Upon filing application ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1537

01/03/05 Sec. 1537. Custody and release after removal hearing (a) Release (1) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1551

01/03/05 Sec. 1551. Immigration and Naturalization Service There is created and established in the Department of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1552

01/03/05 Sec. 1552. Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization; office The office of the Commissioner of Immigration ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1553

01/03/05 Sec. 1553. Assistant Commissioners and one District Director; compensation and salary grade ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1554

01/03/05 Sec. 1554. Special immigrant inspectors at Washington Special immigrant inspectors, not to exceed three, may ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1555

01/03/05 Sec. 1555. Immigration Service expenses Appropriations now or hereafter provided for the Immigration and ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1556

01/03/05 Sec. 1556. Transferred ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1557

01/03/05 Sec. 1557. Prevention of transportation in foreign commerce of alien women and girls under international agreement; Commissioner ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1571

01/03/05 Sec. 1571. Purposes (a) Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1572

01/03/05 Sec. 1572. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Backlog ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1573

01/03/05 Sec. 1573. Immigration services and infrastructure improvement account (a) Authority of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1574

01/03/05 Sec. 1574. Reports to Congress (a) Backlog elimination plan (1) Report ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1601

01/03/05 Sec. 1601. Statements of national policy concerning welfare and immigration ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1611

01/03/05 Sec. 1611. Aliens who are not qualified aliens ineligible for Federal public benefits ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1612

01/03/05 Sec. 1612. Limited eligibility of qualified aliens for certain Federal programs ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1613

01/03/05 Sec. 1613. Five-year limited eligibility of qualified aliens for Federal means-tested public benefit ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1614

01/03/05 Sec. 1614. Notification and information reporting Each Federal agency that administers a program to which ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1615

01/03/05 Sec. 1615. Requirements relating to provision of benefits based on citizenship, alienage, or immigration status under the Richard B. ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1621

01/03/05 Sec. 1621. Aliens who are not qualified aliens or nonimmigrants ineligible for State and local public benefits ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1622

01/03/05 Sec. 1622. State authority to limit eligibility of qualified aliens for State public benefits ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1623

01/03/05 Sec. 1623. Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1624

01/03/05 Sec. 1624. Authority of States and political subdivisions of States to limit assistance to aliens and to distinguish among classes ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1625

01/03/05 Sec. 1625. Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1631

01/03/05 Sec. 1631. Federal attribution of sponsor's income and resources to alien ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1632

01/03/05 Sec. 1632. Authority for States to provide for attribution of sponsors income and resources to the alien with respect to ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1641

01/03/05 Sec. 1641. Definitions (a) In general Except as otherwise provided in ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1642

01/03/05 Sec. 1642. Verification of eligibility for Federal public benefits (a) In general ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1643

01/03/05 Sec. 1643. Statutory construction (a) Limitation (1) Nothing in this chapter ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1644

01/03/05 Sec. 1644. Communication between State and local government agencies and Immigration and Naturalization Service ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1645

01/03/05 Sec. 1645. Qualifying quarters For purposes of this chapter, in determining the number of ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1646

01/03/05 Sec. 1646. Derivative eligibility for benefits Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1701

01/03/05 Sec. 1701. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Alien ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1711

01/03/05 Sec. 1711. Authorization of appropriations for hiring and training Government personnel ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1712

01/03/05 Sec. 1712. Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1713

01/03/05 Sec. 1713. Machine-readable visa fees (a) Omitted (b) Fee amount ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1714

01/03/05 Sec. 1714. Surcharges related to consular services Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1721

01/03/05 Sec. 1721. Interim measures for access to and coordination of law enforcement and other information ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1722

01/03/05 Sec. 1722. Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence data system with name-matching capacity and training ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1723

01/03/05 Sec. 1723. Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing (a) Establishment Not later ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1724

01/03/05 Sec. 1724. Personnel management authorities for positions involved in the development and implementation of the interoperable ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1731

01/03/05 Sec. 1731. Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1732

01/03/05 Sec. 1732. Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents (a) Report ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1733

01/03/05 Sec. 1733. Terrorist lookout committees (a) Establishment The Secretary of State ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1734

01/03/05 Sec. 1734. Improved training for consular officers (a) Training The Secretary ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1735

01/03/05 Sec. 1735. Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1736

01/03/05 Sec. 1736. Check of lookout databases Prior to the admission of an alien under the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1737

01/03/05 Sec. 1737. Tracking system for stolen passports (a) Entering stolen passport identification numbers in the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1738

01/03/05 Sec. 1738. Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1751

01/03/05 Sec. 1751. Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1752

01/03/05 Sec. 1752. Staffing levels at ports of entry The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall staff ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1753

01/03/05 Sec. 1753. Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services (a) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1761

01/03/05 Sec. 1761. Foreign student monitoring program (a) Omitted (b) Information required of the ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1762

01/03/05 Sec. 1762. Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1771

01/03/05 Sec. 1771. General Accounting Office study (a) Requirement for study (1) ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1772

01/03/05 Sec. 1772. International cooperation (a) International electronic data system The Secretary ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1773

01/03/05 Sec. 1773. Statutory construction Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impose requirements ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1774

01/03/05 Sec. 1774. Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1775

01/03/05 Sec. 1775. Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1776

01/03/05 Sec. 1776. Training program (1) Review, evaluation, and revision of existing training programs ...

Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1777

01/03/05 Sec. 1777. Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (a) Establishment ...

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