Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality is a title of the United States Code. It contains 376 sections organized into 16 chapters. This title has been enacted into positive law, meaning its text constitutes legal evidence of the law.
Immigration and nationality law — visas, asylum, deportation, naturalization, refugee admissions, and border enforcement. Governs entry to and exclusion from the United States.
Chapter Index
| Chapter | Sections | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | GENERAL PROVISIONS | 1 sections |
| 002 | ELECTIVE FRANCHISE | 1 sections |
| 003 | CIVIL RIGHTS | 5 sections |
| 004 | FREEDMEN | 1 sections |
| 005 | ALIEN OWNERSHIP OF LAND | 3 sections |
| 006 | IMMIGRATION | 33 sections |
| 007 | EXCLUSION OF CHINESE | 4 sections |
| 008 | THE COOLY TRADE | 1 sections |
| 009 | MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | 1 sections |
| 010 | ALIEN REGISTRATION | 1 sections |
| 011 | NATIONALITY | 15 sections |
| 012 | IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY | 232 sections |
| 013 | IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE | 11 sections |
| 014 | RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS | 19 sections |
| 015 | ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM | 33 sections |
| 016 | IMMIGRATION FEES | 15 sections |
Scope and Organization
Title 8 covers the subject area of aliens and nationality. The title is organized into 16 chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of the subject. The title contains 376 individual sections of codified law.
Legal Status
This title has been enacted into positive law, meaning its text constitutes legal evidence of the law. The Office of the Law Revision Counsel maintains the official text of the United States Code.
Source
View the official text: Title 8 on uscode.house.gov