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Immigration and Nationality Act
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Sec. 101
definitions
Sec. 102
applicability of title ii to certain nonimmigrants67
Sec. 103
powers and duties of the secretary, the under secretary, and the secretary of the attorney general
Sec. 104
powers and duties of the secretary of state
Sec. 105
liaison with internal security officers; data exchange
Sec. 106
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR BATTERED SPOUSES OF CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANTS
Sec. 201
**[**[8 U.S.C. 1151](/us/usc/t8/s1151)**]**
Sec. 202
numerical limitation to any single foreign state75
Sec. 203
allocation of immigrant visas
Sec. 204
procedure for granting immigrant status
Sec. 205
revocation of approval of petitions
Sec. 206
unused immigrant visas
Sec. 207
annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees103
Sec. 208
asylum
Sec. 209
adjustment of status of refugees
Sec. 210
special agricultural workers
Sec. 211
documentary requirements
Sec. 212
general classes of aliens ineligible to receive visas and ineligible for119 admission; waivers of inadmissibility
Sec. 213
admission of certain aliens on giving bond
Sec. 213A
requirements for sponsor's affidavit of support
Sec. 214
admission of nonimmigrants
Sec. 215
travel documentation of aliens and citizens
Sec. 216A
conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children229
Sec. 216
conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters
Sec. 217
visa waiver program for certain visitors235
Sec. 218
admission of temporary h–2a workers
Sec. 219
designation of foreign terrorist organizations
Sec. 221
issuance of visas
Sec. 222
applications for visas
Sec. 223
reentry permits
Sec. 224
immediate relative and special immigrant visas
Sec. 231
lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving or departing; record of resident aliens and citizens leaving permanently for foreign country
Sec. 232
detention of aliens for physical and mental examination251
Sec. 233
entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands; landing stations
Sec. 234
designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by civil aircraft
Sec. 235
inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing
Sec. 235A
preinspection at foreign airports
Sec. 236
apprehension and detention of aliens
Sec. 236A
MANDATORY DETENTION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS; HABEAS CORPUS; JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 238
expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies
Sec. 239
initiation of removal proceedings
Sec. 240
removal proceedings
Sec. 240C
records of admission
Sec. 240A
cancellation of removal; adjustment of status
Sec. 240B
voluntary departure
Sec. 241
detention and removal of aliens ordered removed
Sec. 243
penalties related to removal294
Sec. 245
adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence308
Sec. 245A
adjustment of status of certain entrants before january 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence
Sec. 246
rescission of adjustment of status
Sec. 247
adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status
Sec. 249
record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the united states prior to july 1, 1924 or january 1, 1972
Sec. 250
removal of aliens who have fallen into distress
Sec. 251
lists of alien crewmen; reports of illegal landings
Sec. 252
conditional permits to land temporarily
Sec. 253
hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases
Sec. 254
control of alien crewmen
Sec. 255
employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities
Sec. 256
discharge of alien crewmen
Sec. 257
bringing alien crewmen into united states with intent to evade immigration laws
Sec. 258
limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen351
Sec. 261
aliens seeking entry into the united states
Sec. 262
registration of aliens in the united states
Sec. 263
provisions governing registration of special groups
Sec. 264
forms and procedure
Sec. 265
notices of change of address
Sec. 266
penalties
Sec. 271
prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
Sec. 272
bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission362 on a health-related ground
Sec. 273
unlawful bringing of aliens into united states
Sec. 274D
civil penalties for failure to depart
Sec. 274
bringing in and harboring certain aliens
Sec. 274A
unlawful employment of aliens
Sec. 274C
penalties for document fraud391
Sec. 274B
unfair immigration-related employment practices
Sec. 275
entry of alien at improper time or place; misrepresentation and concealment of facts
Sec. 276
reentry of removed395 alien
Sec. 277
aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter the united states
Sec. 278
importation of alien for immoral purpose
Sec. 279
jurisdiction of district courts
Sec. 280
collection of penalties and expenses
Sec. 281
nonimmigrant visa fees
Sec. 282
printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifests and crew lists
Sec. 283
travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees who die outside the united states
Sec. 284
members of the armed forces
Sec. 285
disposal of privileges at immigrant stations
Sec. 286
disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this title
Sec. 287
powers of immigration officers and employees
Sec. 288
local jurisdiction over immigrant stations
Sec. 289
american indians born in canada
Sec. 290
central file; information from other departments and agencies
Sec. 291
burden of proof
Sec. 292
right to counsel
Sec. 293
deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds
Sec. 294
undercover investigation authority
Sec. 302
persons born in puerto rico on or after april 11, 1899
Sec. 303
persons born in the canal zone or republic of panama on or after february 26, 1904
Sec. 304
persons born in alaska on or after march 30, 1867
Sec. 305
persons born in hawaii
Sec. 306
persons living in and born in the virgin islands
Sec. 307
persons living in and born in guam
Sec. 308
nationals but not citizens of the united states at birth437
Sec. 309
children born out of wedlock
Sec. 310
naturalization authority440
Sec. 311
eligibility for naturalization
Sec. 312
requirements as to understanding the english language, history, principles, and form of government of the united states
Sec. 313
prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government
Sec. 314
ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the armed forces of the united states
Sec. 315
alien relieved from training and service in the armed forces of the united states because of alienage barred from citizenship
Sec. 316
requirements as to residence, good moral character, attachment to the principles of the constitution, and favorable disposition to the united states
Sec. 317
temporary absence of persons performing religious duties
Sec. 319
married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations
Sec. 324
former citizens of united states regaining united states citizenship
Sec. 325
nationals but not citizens of the united states; residence within outlying possessions
Sec. 326
resident philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements
Sec. 327
former united states citizens losing citizenship by entering the armed forces of foreign countries during world war ii
Sec. 328
naturalization through service in the armed forces of the united states
Sec. 329A
posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in the armed forces during world war i, world war ii, the korean hostilities, the vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities461
Sec. 329
naturalization through active-duty service in the armed forces during world war i, world war ii, the korean hostilities, the vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities
Sec. 330
constructive residence through service on certain united states vessels
Sec. 331
alien enemies; naturalization under specified conditions and procedure
Sec. 332
procedural and administrative provisions; executive functions
Sec. 333
photographs
Sec. 334
application for naturalization; declaration of intention
Sec. 335
investigation of applicants; examinations of applications
Sec. 336
hearings on denials of applications for naturalization466
Sec. 337
oath of renunciation and allegiance
Sec. 338
certificate of naturalization; contents
Sec. 339
functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization470
Sec. 340
revocation of naturalization
Sec. 341
certificates of citizenship or u.s. non-citizen national status; procedure
Sec. 342
cancellation of certificates issued by the attorney general, the commissioner or a deputy commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status
Sec. 343
documents and copies issued by the attorney general
Sec. 344
fiscal provisions
Sec. 346
authorization granted for publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks from naturalization fees
Sec. 347
compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment
Sec. 349
loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen
Sec. 351
restrictions on loss of nationality475
Sec. 356
nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions
Sec. 357
application of treaties; exceptions
Sec. 358
certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of the united states as to loss of american nationality under chapter iv, nationality act of 1940, or under chapter 3 of this title
Sec. 359
certificate of nationality to be issued by the secretary of state for a person not a naturalized citizen of the united states for use in proceedings of a foreign state
Sec. 361
cancellation of united states passports and consular reports of birth478
Sec. 401
**[**joint congressional committee**]**
Sec. 402
amendments to other laws
Sec. 403
laws repealed
Sec. 404
authorization of appropriations479
Sec. 405
savings clauses
Sec. 406
separability
Sec. 407
effective date
Sec. 411
office of refugee resettlement
Sec. 412
authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees
Sec. 413
congressional reports
Sec. 414
authorization of appropriations
Sec. 501
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 502
ESTABLISHMENT OF REMOVAL COURT
Sec. 503
REMOVAL COURT PROCEDURE
Sec. 504
REMOVAL HEARING
Sec. 505
APPEALS
Sec. 506
CUSTODY AND RELEASE PENDING REMOVAL HEARING
Sec. 507
CUSTODY AND RELEASE AFTER REMOVAL HEARING
Sec. 237.255
general classes of deportable aliens
Sec. 242.293
judicial review of orders of removal
Sec. 244.296
temporary protected status295
Sec. 248.340
change of nonimmigrant classification
Sec. 301.432
**[**[8 U.S.C. 1401](/us/usc/t8/s1401)**]**
Sec. 318.451
prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof
Sec. 320.453
children born outside the united states and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired
Sec. 322.454
children born and residing outside the united states; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship
Sec. 360.477
proceedings for declaration of united states nationality in the event of denial of rights and privileges as national