Title 8
286 sections in this title — page 1 of 3.
§ 1101
Definitions
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1102
Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1103
Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1104
Powers and duties of Secretary of State
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1105
Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1105a
Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1107
Additional report
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1151
Worldwide level of immigration
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1152
Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1153
Allocation of immigrant visas
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1153a
Transparency
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1154
Procedure for granting immigrant status
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1155
Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1156
Unused immigrant visas
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1157
Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1158
Asylum
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1159
Adjustment of status of refugees
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1160
Special agricultural workers
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part I— Selection System
§ 1181
Admission of immigrants into the United States
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1182
Inadmissible aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1182d
Denial of visas to confiscators of American property
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1182e
Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1182f
Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1183
Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1183a
Requirements for sponsor’s affidavit of support
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1184
Admission of nonimmigrants
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1184a
Philippine Traders as nonimmigrants
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1185
Travel control of citizens and aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1186a
Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1186b
Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1187
Visa waiver program for certain visitors
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1187a
Provision of assistance to non-program countries
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1188
Admission of temporary H–2A workers
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1189
Designation of foreign terrorist organizations
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part II— Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 1201
Issuance of visas
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part III— Issuance of Entry Documents
§ 1202
Application for visas
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part III— Issuance of Entry Documents
§ 1203
Reentry permit
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part III— Issuance of Entry Documents
§ 1204
Immediate relative and special immigrant visas
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part III— Issuance of Entry Documents
§ 1221
Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1222
Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1223
Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1224
Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1225
Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1225a
Preinspection at foreign airports
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1226
Apprehension and detention of aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1226a
Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1227
Deportable aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1228
Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1229
Initiation of removal proceedings
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1229a
Removal proceedings
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1229b
Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1229c
Voluntary departure
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1230
Records of admission
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1231
Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1232
Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IV— Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
§ 1252
Judicial review of orders of removal
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1252c
Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1253
Penalties related to removal
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1254a
Temporary protected status
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1254b
Collection of fees under temporary protected status program
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1255
Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1255a
Adjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1255b
Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1256
Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1257
Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1258
Change of nonimmigrant classification
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1259
Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1260
Removal of aliens falling into distress
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part V— Adjustment and Change of Status
§ 1281
Alien crewmen
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1282
Conditional permits to land temporarily
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1283
Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1284
Control of alien crewmen
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1285
Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1286
Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1287
Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1288
Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VI— Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen
§ 1301
Alien seeking entry; contents
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1302
Registration of aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1303
Registration of special groups
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1304
Forms for registration and fingerprinting
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1305
Notices of change of address
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1306
Penalties
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VII— Registration of Aliens
§ 1321
Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1322
Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1323
Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1324
Bringing in and harboring certain aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1324a
Unlawful employment of aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1324b
Unfair immigration-related employment practices
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1324c
Penalties for document fraud
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1324d
Civil penalties for failure to depart
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1325
Improper entry by alien
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1326
Reentry of removed aliens
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1327
Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1328
Importation of alien for immoral purpose
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1329
Jurisdiction of district courts
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1330
Collection of penalties and expenses
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part VIII— General Penalty Provisions
§ 1351
Nonimmigrant visa fees
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IX— Miscellaneous
§ 1352
Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IX— Miscellaneous
§ 1353
Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IX— Miscellaneous
§ 1353a
Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day
Chapter 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY › Subchapter II— IMMIGRATION › Part IX— Miscellaneous