Title 8 of the United States Code


Title 8 of the United States Code is a non-positive law title of the United States Code with the heading "Aliens and Nationality." The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 is principally editorially codified to chapter 12 of Title 8. The heading of the title was originally "Aliens and Citizenship" but it was changed to its current heading, "Aliens and Nationality," starting with the 1940 edition of the U.S. Code.

Chapters 1–11

Subchapter I: General Provisions

Subchapter II: Immigration

Part I: Selection System

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

Part III: Issuance of Entry Documents

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

Part V: Adjustment and Change of Status

Part VI: Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen

Part VII: Registration of Aliens

Part VIII: General Penalty Provisions

Part IX: Miscellaneous

Subchapter III: Nationality and Naturalization

Subchapter IV: Refugee and Assistance

Subchapter V: Alien Terrorist Removal Procedure

Chapters 13–15