Immigration and Nationality Act

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class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/n-400" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">N-400, Application for Naturalization</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Family Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-129f" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-130" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-130, Petition for Alien Relative</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-360" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-600" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-751" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/forms/all-forms" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">All Forms</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/file-online" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">File Online</h3></a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Employment Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-129" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-140" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-526" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-539" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Humanitarian Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-589" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-730" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-821" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-4153" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Newsroom</span></button> <div id="menu-4153" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/newsroom" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Newsroom</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/all-news" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">All News</h3></a> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/newsroom/alerts" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Alerts</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/news/all-news/fact-sheets" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Fact Sheets</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/newsroom/news-releases" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">News Releases</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/media-contacts" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Media Contacts</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/video-and-photo-gallery" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Multimedia Gallery</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/social-media-directory" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Social Media Directory</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/speeches-statements-testimony" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Speeches, Statements, Testimony</h3></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-88387" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Citizenship</span></button> <div id="menu-88387" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Citizenship</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Learners</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/apply-for-citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Apply for Citizenship</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Learn About Citizenship</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span 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href="/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/register-for-training" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Teacher Training Sessions</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Organizations</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/outreach-tools" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Outreach Tools</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship-resource-center/naturalization-related-data-and-statistics" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Naturalization-Related Data and Statistics</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div 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The INA collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. The INA has been amended many times over the years and contains many of the most important provisions of immigration law.</p><p>The INA is contained in the United States Code (U.S.C.). The U.S. Code is a collection of all the laws of the United States. Title 8 of the U.S. Code covers "Aliens and Nationality."</p><p>The tables below show INA sections and their corresponding U.S. Code section. To ensure accuracy, USCIS links to the official U.S. Code prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives.</p><div class="content-accordion"><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Title I: General Provisions</div><div class="accordion__panel"><table class="dataTable"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Immigration and Nationality Act</th><th scope="col">U.S. Code</th><th scope="col">Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INA 101</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1101</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim">Definitions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 102</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1102</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1102&num=0&edition=prelim">Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 103</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1103</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1103&num=0&edition=prelim">Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 104</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1104</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1104&num=0&edition=prelim">Powers and duties of Secretary of State.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 105</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1105</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1105&num=0&edition=prelim">Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 106</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1105a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1105a&num=0&edition=prelim">Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="#top">Back to the top</a></p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Title II: Immigration</div><div class="accordion__panel"><table class="dataTable"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Immigration and Nationality Act</th><th scope="col">U.S. Code</th><th scope="col">Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INA 201</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1151</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1151&num=0&edition=prelim">Worldwide level of immigration.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 202</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1152</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1152&num=0&edition=prelim">Numerical limitations on individual foreign states.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 203</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1153</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim">Allocation of immigrant visas.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 204</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1154</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1154&num=0&edition=prelim">Procedure for granting immigrant status.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 205</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1155</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1155&num=0&edition=prelim">Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 206</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1156</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1156&num=0&edition=prelim">Unused immigrant visas.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 207</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1157</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1157&num=0&edition=prelim">Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 208</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1158</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1158&num=0&edition=prelim">Asylum.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 209</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1159</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1159&num=0&edition=prelim">Adjustment of status of refugees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 210</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1160</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1160&num=0&edition=prelim">Special agricultural workers.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 210A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1161</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1161&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 211</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1181</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1181&num=0&edition=prelim">Admission of immigrants into the United States.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 212</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1182</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1182&num=0&edition=prelim">Inadmissible aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 213</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1183</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1183&num=0&edition=prelim">Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 213A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1183a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1183a&num=0&edition=prelim">Requirements for sponsor's affidavit of support.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 214</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1184</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1184&num=0&edition=prelim">Admission of nonimmigrants.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 215</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1185</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1185&num=0&edition=prelim">Travel control of citizens and aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 216</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1186a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1186a&num=0&edition=prelim">Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 216A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1186b</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1186b&num=0&edition=prelim">Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 217</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1187</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1187&num=0&edition=prelim">Visa waiver program for certain visitors.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 218</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1188</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1188&num=0&edition=prelim">Admission of temporary H–2A workers.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 219</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1189</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1189&num=0&edition=prelim">Designation of foreign terrorist organizations.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 221</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1201</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1201&num=0&edition=prelim">Issuance of visas.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 222</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1202</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1202&num=0&edition=prelim">Application for visas.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 223</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1203</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1203&num=0&edition=prelim">Reentry permit.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 224</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1204</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1204&num=0&edition=prelim">Immediate relative and special immigrant visas.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 231</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1221</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1221&num=0&edition=prelim">Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 232</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1222</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1222&num=0&edition=prelim">Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 233</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1223</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1223&num=0&edition=prelim">Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 234</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1224</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1224&num=0&edition=prelim">Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 235</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1225</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1225&num=0&edition=prelim">Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 235A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1225a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1225a&num=0&edition=prelim">Preinspection at foreign airports.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 236</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1226</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1226&num=0&edition=prelim">Apprehension and detention of aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 236A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1226a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1226a&num=0&edition=prelim">Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 237</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1227</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1227&num=0&edition=prelim">Deportable aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 238</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1228</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1228&num=0&edition=prelim">Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 239</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1229</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1229&num=0&edition=prelim">Initiation of removal proceedings.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 240</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1229a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1229a&num=0&edition=prelim">Removal proceedings.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 240A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1229b</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1229b&num=0&edition=prelim">Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 240B</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1229c</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1229c&num=0&edition=prelim">Voluntary departure.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 240C</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1230</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1230&num=0&edition=prelim">Records of admission.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 241</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1231</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1231&num=0&edition=prelim">Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 242</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1252</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1252&num=0&edition=prelim">Judicial review of orders of removal.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 242A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1252a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1252a&num=0&edition=prelim">Transferred.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 242B</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1252b</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1252b&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 243</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1253</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1253&num=0&edition=prelim">Penalties related to removal.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 244</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1254a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1254a&num=0&edition=prelim">Temporary protected status.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 245</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1255</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1255&num=0&edition=prelim">Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 245A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1255a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1255a&num=0&edition=prelim">Adjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 246</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1256</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1256&num=0&edition=prelim">Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 247</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1257</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1257&num=0&edition=prelim">Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 248</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1258</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1258&num=0&edition=prelim">Change of nonimmigrant classification.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 249</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1259</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1259&num=0&edition=prelim">Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 250</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1260</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1260&num=0&edition=prelim">Removal of aliens falling into distress.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 251</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1281</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1281&num=0&edition=prelim">Alien crewmen.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 252</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1282</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1282&num=0&edition=prelim">Conditional permits to land temporarily.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 253</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1283</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1283&num=0&edition=prelim">Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 254</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1284</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1284&num=0&edition=prelim">Control of alien crewmen.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 255</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1285</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1285&num=0&edition=prelim">Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 256</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1286</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1286&num=0&edition=prelim">Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 257</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1287</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1287&num=0&edition=prelim">Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 258</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1288</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1288&num=0&edition=prelim">Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 261</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1301</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1301&num=0&edition=prelim">Alien seeking entry; contents</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 262</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1302</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1302&num=0&edition=prelim">Registration of aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 263</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1303</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1303&num=0&edition=prelim">Registration of special groups.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 264</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1304</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1304&num=0&edition=prelim">Forms for registration and fingerprinting.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 265</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1305</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1305&num=0&edition=prelim">Notices of change of address.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 266</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1306</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1306&num=0&edition=prelim">Penalties.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 271</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1321</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1321&num=0&edition=prelim">Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 272</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1322</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1322&num=0&edition=prelim">Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; "person" defined.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 273</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1323</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1323&num=0&edition=prelim">Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 274</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1324</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1324&num=0&edition=prelim">Bringing in and harboring certain aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 274A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1324a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1324a&num=0&edition=prelim">Unlawful employment of aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 274B</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1324b</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1324b&num=0&edition=prelim">Unfair immigration-related employment practices.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 274C</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1324c</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1324c&num=0&edition=prelim">Penalties for document fraud.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 274D</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1324d</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1324d&num=0&edition=prelim">Civil penalties for failure to depart.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 275</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1325</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1325&num=0&edition=prelim">Improper entry by alien.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 276</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1326</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1326&num=0&edition=prelim">Reentry of removed aliens.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 277</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1327</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1327&num=0&edition=prelim">Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 278</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1328</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1328&num=0&edition=prelim">Importation of alien for immoral purpose.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 279</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1329</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1329&num=0&edition=prelim">Jurisdiction of district courts.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 280</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1330</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1330&num=0&edition=prelim">Collection of penalties and expenses.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 281</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1351</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1351&num=0&edition=prelim">Nonimmigrant visa fees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 282</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1352</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1352&num=0&edition=prelim">Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 283</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1353</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1353&num=0&edition=prelim">Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 284</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1354</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1354&num=0&edition=prelim">Applicability to members of the Armed Forces.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 285</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1355</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1355&num=0&edition=prelim">Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 286</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1356</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1356&num=0&edition=prelim">Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 287</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1357</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1357&num=0&edition=prelim">Powers of immigration officers and employees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 288</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1358</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1358&num=0&edition=prelim">Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 289</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1359</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1359&num=0&edition=prelim">Application to American Indians born in Canada.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 290</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1360</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1360&num=0&edition=prelim">Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 291</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1361</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1361&num=0&edition=prelim">Burden of proof upon alien</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 292</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1362</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1362&num=0&edition=prelim">Right to counsel.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 293</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1363</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1363&num=0&edition=prelim">Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 294</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1363a</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1363a&num=0&edition=prelim">Undercover investigation authority.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 295</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1363b</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1363b&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="#top">Back to the top</a></p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Title III: Nationality and Naturalization</div><div class="accordion__panel"><table class="dataTable"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Immigration and Nationality Act</th><th scope="col">U.S. Code</th><th scope="col">Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INA 301</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1401</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1401&num=0&edition=prelim">Nationals and citizens of United States at birth.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 302</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1402</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1402&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after April 11, 1899.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 303</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1403</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1403&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after February 26, 1904.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 304</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1404</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1404&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons born in Alaska on or after March 30, 1867.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 305</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1405</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1405&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons born in Hawaii.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 306</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1406</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1406&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 307</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1407</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1407&num=0&edition=prelim">Persons living in and born in Guam.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 308</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1408</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1408&num=0&edition=prelim">Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 309</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1409</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1409&num=0&edition=prelim">Children born out of wedlock.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 310</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1421</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1421&num=0&edition=prelim">Naturalization authority.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 311</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1422</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1422&num=0&edition=prelim">Eligibility for naturalization.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 312</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1423</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1423&num=0&edition=prelim">Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 313</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1424</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1424&num=0&edition=prelim">Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 314</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1425</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1425&num=0&edition=prelim">Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 315</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1426</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1426&num=0&edition=prelim">Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 316</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1427</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1427&num=0&edition=prelim">Requirements of naturalization.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 317</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1428</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1428&num=0&edition=prelim">Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 318</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1429</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1429&num=0&edition=prelim">Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 319</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1430</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1430&num=0&edition=prelim">Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 320</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1431</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1431&num=0&edition=prelim">Children born outside the United States and residing permanently in the United States; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired; determinations of name and birth date.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 321</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1432</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1432&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 322</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1433</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim">Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 323</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1434</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1434&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 324</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1435</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1435&num=0&edition=prelim">Former citizens regaining citizenship.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 325</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1436</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1436&num=0&edition=prelim">Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 326</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1437</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1437&num=0&edition=prelim">Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 327</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1438</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1438&num=0&edition=prelim">Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 328</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1439</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1439&num=0&edition=prelim">Naturalization through service in the armed forces.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 329</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1440</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1440&num=0&edition=prelim">Naturalization 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.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 329A</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1440-1</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1440-1&num=0&edition=prelim">Posthumous 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.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 330</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1441</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1441&num=0&edition=prelim">Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 331</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1442</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1442&num=0&edition=prelim">Alien enemies.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 332</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1443</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1443&num=0&edition=prelim">Administration.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 333</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1444</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1444&num=0&edition=prelim">Photographs; number.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 334</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1445</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1445&num=0&edition=prelim">Application for naturalization; declaration of intention.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 335</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1446</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1446&num=0&edition=prelim">Investigation of applicants; examination of applications.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 336</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1447</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1447&num=0&edition=prelim">Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 337</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1448</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1448&num=0&edition=prelim">Oath of renunciation and allegiance.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 338</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1449</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1449&num=0&edition=prelim">Certificate of naturalization; contents.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 339</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1450</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1450&num=0&edition=prelim">Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 340</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1451</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim">Revocation of naturalization.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 341</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1452</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1452&num=0&edition=prelim">Certificates of citizenship or U.S. national status; procedure.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 342</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1453</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1453&num=0&edition=prelim">Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 343</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1454</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1454&num=0&edition=prelim">Documents and copies issued by Attorney General.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 344</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1455</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1455&num=0&edition=prelim">Fiscal provisions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 345</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1456</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1456&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 346</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1457</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1457&num=0&edition=prelim">Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 347</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1458</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1458&num=0&edition=prelim">Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 348</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1459</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1459&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 349</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1481</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1481&num=0&edition=prelim">Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 350</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1482</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1482&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 351</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1483</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1483&num=0&edition=prelim">Restrictions on loss of nationality</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 352</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1484</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1484&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 353</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1485</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1484&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 354</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1486</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1484&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 355</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1487</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1484&num=0&edition=prelim">Repealed.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 356</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1488</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1488&num=0&edition=prelim">Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 357</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1489</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1489&num=0&edition=prelim">Application of treaties; exceptions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 358</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1501</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1501&num=0&edition=prelim">Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 359</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1502</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1502&num=0&edition=prelim">Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 360</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1503</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1503&num=0&edition=prelim">Denial of rights and privileges as national.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 361</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1504</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1504&num=0&edition=prelim">Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="#top">Back to the top</a></p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Title IV: Refugee Assistance</div><div class="accordion__panel"><table class="dataTable"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Immigration and Nationality Act</th><th scope="col">U.S. Code</th><th scope="col">Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INA 401</td><td>No equivalent</td><td>Repealed.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 402</td><td>No equivalent</td><td>Omitted as executed.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 403</td><td>No equivalent</td><td>Omitted as executed.</td></tr><tr><td>INA 404</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1101, note</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim">Authorization of Appropriations.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 405</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1101, note</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim">Savings Clauses.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 406</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1101, note</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim">Separability.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 407</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1101, note</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim">Effective Date.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 411</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1521</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1521&num=0&edition=prelim">Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 412</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1522</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1522&num=0&edition=prelim">Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 413</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1523</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1523&num=0&edition=prelim">Congressional reports.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 414</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1524</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1524&num=0&edition=prelim">Authorization of appropriations.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="#top">Back to the top</a></p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Title V: Alien Terrorist Removal Procedures</div><div class="accordion__panel"><table class="dataTable"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Immigration and Nationality Act</th><th scope="col">U.S. Code</th><th scope="col">Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INA 501</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1531</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1531&num=0&edition=prelim">Definitions.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 502</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1532</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1532&num=0&edition=prelim">Establishment of removal court.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 503</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1533</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1533&num=0&edition=prelim">Removal court procedure.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 504</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1534</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1534&num=0&edition=prelim">Removal hearing.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 505</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1535</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1535&num=0&edition=prelim">Appeals.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 506</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1536</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1536&num=0&edition=prelim">Custody and release pending removal hearing.</a></td></tr><tr><td>INA 507</td><td>8 U.S.C. 1537</td><td><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1537&num=0&edition=prelim">Custody and release after removal hearing</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="#top">Back to the top</a></p></div></div><p> </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="reviewed-date"> <div class="reviewed-date__label">Last Reviewed/Updated:</div> <div class="field field--name-field-display-date field__item"><time datetime="2019-07-10T08:00:00Z" class="datetime">07/10/2019</time> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="region region-content_second"> <div id="block-adminfeedbackblock"> <div id="feedback-message"><div id="upper-feedback-content"></div> <form class="admin-feedback-form usa-form" data-drupal-selector="admin-feedback-form" action="/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act" method="post" id="admin-feedback-form" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <fieldset class="feedback-radios fieldgroup form-composite usa-fieldset js-form-item 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