title 8 of the United States Code

{{Short description|U.S. federal statutes on nationality}}

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Title 8 of the United States Code codifies statutes relating to aliens and nationality in the United States Code.{{cite web | publisher= Office of the Law Revision Counsel | title=United States Code | access-date=November 21, 2015 | url=http://uscode.house.gov}}

Chapters 1-11

  • {{usctc|8|1|pipe=Chapter 1}}: General Provisions (repealed or omitted)
  • {{usctc|8|2|pipe=Chapter 2}}: Elective Franchise (transferred)
  • {{usctc|8|3|pipe=Chapter 3}}: Civil Rights (transferred/repealed)
  • {{usctc|8|4|pipe=Chapter 4}}: Freedmen (omitted)
  • {{usctc|8|5|pipe=Chapter 5}}: Alien Ownership of Land (transferred/omitted)
  • {{usctc|8|6|pipe=Chapter 6}}: Immigration (transferred/omitted/repealed)
  • {{usctc|8|7|pipe=Chapter 7}}: Exclusion of Chinese (omitted/repealed)
  • {{usctc|8|8|pipe=Chapter 8}}: The Cooly Trade (repealed)
  • {{usctc|8|9|pipe=Chapter 9}}: Miscellaneous Provisions (repealed or transferred)
  • {{usctc|8|10|pipe=Chapter 10}}: Alien Registration (repealed)
  • {{usctc|8|11|pipe=Chapter 11}}: Nationality (repealed or transferred)

{{usctc|8|12|pipe=Chapter 12}}: Immigration and Nationality

= Subchapter I: General Provisions =

: {{USCSec|8|1101|pipe=Section 1101}}: Definitions

: {{USCSec|8|1102|pipe=Section 1102}}: Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities

: {{USCSec|8|1103|pipe=Section 1103}}: Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General

: {{USCSec|8|1104|pipe=Section 1104}}: Powers and duties of Secretary of State

: {{USCSec|8|1105|pipe=Section 1105}}: Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange

: {{USCSec|8|1105a|pipe=Section 1105a}}: Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants

: {{USCSec|8|1106|pipe=Section 1106}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1107|pipe=Section 1107}}: Additional report

= Subchapter II: Immigration =

== Part I: Selection System ==

: {{USCSec|8|1151|pipe=Section 1151}}: Worldwide level of immigration

: {{USCSec|8|1151a|pipe=Section 1151a}} is repealed

: {{USCSec|8|1152|pipe=Section 1152}}: Numerical limitations on individual foreign states

: {{USCSec|8|1153|pipe=Section 1153}}: Allocation of immigrant visas

: {{USCSec|8|1154|pipe=Section 1154}}: Procedure for granting immigrant status

: {{USCSec|8|1155|pipe=Section 1155}}: Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date

: {{USCSec|8|1156|pipe=Section 1156}}: Unused immigrant visas

: {{USCSec|8|1157|pipe=Section 1157}}: Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees

: {{USCSec|8|1158|pipe=Section 1158}}: Asylum

: {{USCSec|8|1159|pipe=Section 1159}}: Adjustment of status of refugees

: {{USCSec|8|1160|pipe=Section 1160}}: Special agricultural workers

: {{USCSec|8|1161|pipe=Section 1161}} is repealed.

== Part II: Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens ==

: {{USCSec|8|1181|pipe=Section 1181}}: Admission of immigrants into the United States

: {{USCSec|8|1182|pipe=Section 1182}}: Inadmissible aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1182a|pipe=Section 1182a}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1182d|pipe=Section 1182d}}: Denial of visas to confiscators of American property

: {{USCSec|8|1182e|pipe=Section 1182e}}: Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy

: {{USCSec|8|1182f|pipe=Section 1182f}}: Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation

: {{USCSec|8|1183|pipe=Section 1183}}: Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure

: {{USCSec|8|1183a|pipe=Section 1183a}}: Requirements for sponsor's affidavit of support

: {{USCSec|8|1184|pipe=Section 1184}}: Admission of nonimmigrants

: {{USCSec|8|1184a|pipe=Section 1184a}}: Philippine Traders as nonimmigrants

: {{USCSec|8|1185|pipe=Section 1185}}: Travel control of citizens and aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1186|pipe=Section 1186}} is transferred.

: {{USCSec|8|1186a|pipe=Section 1186a}}: Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters

: {{USCSec|8|1186b|pipe=Section 1186b}}: Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children

: {{USCSec|8|1187|pipe=Section 1187}}: Visa waiver program for certain visitors

: {{USCSec|8|1187a|pipe=Section 1187a}}: Provision of assistance to non-program countries

: {{USCSec|8|1188|pipe=Section 1188}}: Admission of temporary H–2A workers

: {{USCSec|8|1189|pipe=Section 1189}}: Designation of foreign terrorist organizations

== Part III: Issuance of Entry Documents ==

: {{USCSec|8|1201|pipe=Section 1201}}: Issuance of visas

: {{USCSec|8|1201a|pipe=Section 1201a}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1202|pipe=Section 1202}}: Application for visas

: {{USCSec|8|1203|pipe=Section 1203}}: Reentry permit

: {{USCSec|8|1204|pipe=Section 1204}}: Immediate relative and special immigrant visas

: {{USCSec|8|1205|pipe=Section 1205}} is repealed.

== Part IV: Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal ==

: {{USCSec|8|1221|pipe=Section 1221}}: Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing

: {{USCSec|8|1222|pipe=Section 1222}}: Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination

: {{USCSec|8|1223|pipe=Section 1223}}: Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands

: {{USCSec|8|1224|pipe=Section 1224}}: Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft

: {{USCSec|8|1225|pipe=Section 1225}}: Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing

: {{USCSec|8|1225a|pipe=Section 1225a}}: Preinspection at foreign airports

: {{USCSec|8|1226|pipe=Section 1226}}: Apprehension and detention of aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1226a|pipe=Section 1226a}}: Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review

: {{USCSec|8|1227|pipe=Section 1227}}: Deportable aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1228|pipe=Section 1228}}: Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies

: {{USCSec|8|1229|pipe=Section 1229}}: Initiation of removal proceedings

: {{USCSec|8|1229a|pipe=Section 1229a}}: Removal proceedings

: {{USCSec|8|1229b|pipe=Section 1229b}}: Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status

: {{USCSec|8|1229c|pipe=Section 1229c}}: Voluntary departure

: {{USCSec|8|1230|pipe=Section 1230}}: Records of admission

: {{USCSec|8|1231|pipe=Section 1231}}: Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed

: {{USCSec|8|1232|pipe=Section 1232}}: Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children

== Part V: Adjustment and Change of Status ==

: {{USCSec|8|1251|pipe=Section 1251}} is transferred.

: {{USCSec|8|1251a|pipe=Section 1251a}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1252|pipe=Section 1252}}: Judicial review of orders of removal

: {{USCSec|8|1252a|pipe=Section 1252a}} is transferred.

: {{USCSec|8|1252b|pipe=Section 1252b}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1252c|pipe=Section 1252c}}: Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1253|pipe=Section 1253}}: Penalties related to removal

: {{USCSec|8|1254|pipe=Section 1254}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1254a|pipe=Section 1254a}}: Temporary protected status

: {{USCSec|8|1254b|pipe=Section 1254b}}: Collection of fees under temporary protected status program

: {{USCSec|8|1255|pipe=Section 1255}}: Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence

: {{USCSec|8|1255a|pipe=Section 1255a}}: Adjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence

: {{USCSec|8|1255b|pipe=Section 1255b}}: Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence

: {{USCSec|8|1256|pipe=Section 1256}}: Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen

: {{USCSec|8|1257|pipe=Section 1257}}: Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions

: {{USCSec|8|1258|pipe=Section 1258}}: Change of nonimmigrant classification

: {{USCSec|8|1259|pipe=Section 1259}}: Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972

: {{USCSec|8|1260|pipe=Section 1260}}: Removal of aliens falling into distress

== Part VI: Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen ==

: {{USCSec|8|1281|pipe=Section 1281}}: Alien crewmen

: {{USCSec|8|1282|pipe=Section 1282}}: Conditional permits to land temporarily

: {{USCSec|8|1283|pipe=Section 1283}}: Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases

: {{USCSec|8|1284|pipe=Section 1284}}: Control of alien crewmen

: {{USCSec|8|1285|pipe=Section 1285}}: Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities

: {{USCSec|8|1286|pipe=Section 1286}}: Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties

: {{USCSec|8|1287|pipe=Section 1287}}: Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties

: {{USCSec|8|1288|pipe=Section 1288}}: Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen

== Part VII: Registration of Aliens ==

: {{USCSec|8|1301|pipe=Section 1301}}: Alien seeking entry; contents

: {{USCSec|8|1302|pipe=Section 1302}}: Registration of aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1303|pipe=Section 1303}}: Registration of special groups

: {{USCSec|8|1304|pipe=Section 1304}}: Forms for registration and fingerprinting

: {{USCSec|8|1305|pipe=Section 1305}}: Notices of change of address

: {{USCSec|8|1306|pipe=Section 1306}}: Penalties

== Part VIII: General Penalty Provisions ==

: {{USCSec|8|1321|pipe=Section 1321}}: Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1322|pipe=Section 1322}}: Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; "person" defined

: {{USCSec|8|1323|pipe=Section 1323}}: Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States

: {{USCSec|8|1324|pipe=Section 1324}}: Bringing in and harboring certain aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1324a|pipe=Section 1324a}}: Unlawful employment of aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1324b|pipe=Section 1324b}}: Unfair immigration-related employment practices

: {{USCSec|8|1324c|pipe=Section 1324c}}: Penalties for document fraud

: {{USCSec|8|1324d|pipe=Section 1324d}}: Civil penalties for failure to depart

: {{USCSec|8|1325|pipe=Section 1325}}: Improper entry by alien

: {{USCSec|8|1326|pipe=Section 1326}}: Reentry of removed aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1327|pipe=Section 1327}}: Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter

: {{USCSec|8|1328|pipe=Section 1328}}: Importation of alien for immoral purpose

: {{USCSec|8|1329|pipe=Section 1329}}: Jurisdiction of district courts

: {{USCSec|8|1330|pipe=Section 1330}}: Collection of penalties and expenses

== Part IX: Miscellaneous ==

: {{USCSec|8|1351|pipe=Section 1351}}: Nonimmigrant visa fees

: {{USCSec|8|1352|pipe=Section 1352}}: Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public

: {{USCSec|8|1353|pipe=Section 1353}}: Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States

: {{USCSec|8|1353a|pipe=Section 1353a}}: Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day

: {{USCSec|8|1353b|pipe=Section 1353b}}: Extra compensation; payment

: {{USCSec|8|1353c|pipe=Section 1353c}}: Immigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory

: {{USCSec|8|1353d|pipe=Section 1353d}}: Disposition of money received as extra compensation

: {{USCSec|8|1354|pipe=Section 1354}}: Applicability to members of the Armed Forces

: {{USCSec|8|1355|pipe=Section 1355}}: Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts

: {{USCSec|8|1356|pipe=Section 1356}}: Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter

: {{USCSec|8|1357|pipe=Section 1357}}: Powers of immigration officers and employees

: {{USCSec|8|1358|pipe=Section 1358}}: Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations

: {{USCSec|8|1359|pipe=Section 1359}}: Application to American Indians born in Canada

: {{USCSec|8|1360|pipe=Section 1360}}: Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies

: {{USCSec|8|1361|pipe=Section 1361}}: Burden of proof upon alien

: {{USCSec|8|1362|pipe=Section 1362}}: Right to counsel

: {{USCSec|8|1363|pipe=Section 1363}}: Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds

: {{USCSec|8|1363a|pipe=Section 1363a}}: Undercover investigation authority

: {{USCSec|8|1363b|pipe=Section 1363b}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1364|pipe=Section 1364}}: Triennial comprehensive report on immigration

: {{USCSec|8|1365|pipe=Section 1365}}: Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals

: {{USCSec|8|1365a|pipe=Section 1365a}}: Integrated entry and exit data system

: {{USCSec|8|1365b|pipe=Section 1365b}}: Biometric entry and exit data system

: {{USCSec|8|1366|pipe=Section 1366}}: Annual report on criminal aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1367|pipe=Section 1367}}: Penalties for disclosure of information

: {{USCSec|8|1368|pipe=Section 1368}}: Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space

: {{USCSec|8|1369|pipe=Section 1369}}: Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception

: {{USCSec|8|1370|pipe=Section 1370}}: Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services

: {{USCSec|8|1371|pipe=Section 1371}}: Reports

: {{USCSec|8|1372|pipe=Section 1372}}: Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants

: {{USCSec|8|1373|pipe=Section 1373}}: Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service

: {{USCSec|8|1374|pipe=Section 1374}}: Information regarding female genital mutilation

: {{USCSec|8|1375|pipe=Section 1375}} is repealed.

: {{USCSec|8|1375a|pipe=Section 1375a}}: Domestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers

: {{USCSec|8|1375b|pipe=Section 1375b}}: Protections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants

: {{USCSec|8|1375c|pipe=Section 1375c}}: Protections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A–3 and G–5 visas

: {{USCSec|8|1376|pipe=Section 1376}}: Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates

: {{USCSec|8|1377|pipe=Section 1377}}: Collection of data on detained asylum seekers

: {{USCSec|8|1378|pipe=Section 1378}}: Collection of data on other detained aliens

: {{USCSec|8|1379|pipe=Section 1379}}: Technology standard to confirm identity

: {{USCSec|8|1380|pipe=Section 1380}}: Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security

: {{USCSec|8|1381|pipe=Section 1381}}: Secretary of Labor report

: {{USCSec|8|1382|pipe=Section 1382}}: Acceptance and administration of gifts for immigration integration grants program

= Subchapter III: Nationality and Naturalization =

= Subchapter IV: Refugee and Assistance =

= Subchapter V: Alien Terrorist Removal Procedure =

Chapters 13-15

References

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