美国移民和国籍法(IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT)于1952年出台,后来经历过多次修订。出国留学网将在本文中为大家展示最新版(2013年版)的全文目录,希望对大家有所帮助!
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
Updated Through February 2013
Acronyms used in footnote text
INA: TITLE I
ACT 101 | Definitions |
ACT 102 | Applicability of Title II to certain Nonimmigrants |
ACT 103 | Powers and duties of the Attorney General and the Commissioner. |
ACT 104 | Powers and duties of the Secretary of State |
ACT 105 | Liaison with internal security officers. |
ACT 106 | Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants. 2/ |
INA: TITLE II -- IMMIGRATION
CHAPTER 1 - SELECTION SYSTEM
ACT 201 | Worldwide level of immigration. |
ACT 202 | Numerical limitation to any single foreign state. |
ACT 203 | Allocation of immigrant visas. |
ACT 204 | Procedure for granting immigrant status. |
ACT 205 | Revocation of approval of petitions. |
ACT 206 | Unused immigrant visas. |
ACT 207 | Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees. |
ACT 208 | Asylum |
ACT 209 | Adjustment of status of refugees. |
ACT 210 | Special agricultural workers. |
ACT 210A | Repealed |
CHAPTER 2 -- QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION OF ALIENS; TRAVEL CONTROL OF CITIZENS AND ALIENS
ACT 211 | Documentary requirements. |
ACT 212 | General classes of aliens ineligible to receive visas and ineligible for admission; waivers of inadmissibility. |
ACT 213 | Admission of certain aliens on giving bond. |
ACT 213A | Requirements for sponsor's affidavit of support. |
ACT 214 | Admission of nonimmigrants. |
ACT 215 | Travel documentation of aliens and citizens. |
ACT 216 | Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters. |
ACT 216A | Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children. |
ACT 217 | Visa waiver program for certain visitors. |
ACT 218 | Admission of temporary H - 2A workers. |
ACT 219 | Designation of foreign terrorist organization |
CHAPTER 3 -- ISSUANCE OF ENTRY DOCUMENTS
ACT 221 | Issuance of visas. |
ACT 222 | Applications for visas. |
ACT 223 | Reentry permits. |
ACT 224 | Immediate relative and special immigrant visas. |
CHAPTER 4 -- INSPECTION, APPREHENSION, EXAMINATION, EXCLUSION, AND REMOVAL
ACT 231 | Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving or departing; record of resident aliens and citizens leaving permanently for foreign country. |
ACT 232 | Detention of aliens for observation and examination. |
ACT 233 | Entry through or form foreign territory and adjacent islands; landing stations. |
ACT 234 | Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by civil aircraft. |
ACT 235 | Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing. |
ACT 235A | Preinspection at foreign airports. |
ACT 236 | Apprehension and detention of aliens. |
ACT 236A | Mandatory Detention of Suspected Terrorists; Habeas Corpus; Judicial Review |
ACT 237 | General classes of deportable aliens. |
ACT 238 | Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies. |
ACT 239 | Initiation of removal proceedings. |
ACT 240 | Removal proceedings |
ACT 240A | Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status. |
ACT 240B | Voluntary departure. |
ACT 240C | Records of admission. |
ACT 241 | Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed. |
ACT 242 | Judicial review of orders of removal |
ACT 242A | Redesignated |
ACT 242B | Repealed |
ACT 243 | Penalties related to removal |
ACT 244 | Temporary protected status |
CHAPTER 5 -- ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
ACT 245 | Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence. |
ACT 245A | Adjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence |
ACT 246 | Rescission of adjustment of status |
ACT 247 | Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status |
ACT 248 | Change of nonimmigrant classification |
ACT 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 |
ACT 250 | Removal of aliens who have fallen into distress |
CHAPTER 6 -- SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ALIEN CREWMEN
ACT 251 | Lists of alien crewmen; reports of illegal landings |
ACT 252 | Conditional permits to land temporarily |
ACT 253 | Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases |
ACT 254 | Control of alien crewmen |
ACT 255 | Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities |
ACT 256 | Discharge of alien crewmen |
ACT 257 | Bringing alien crewmen into United States with intent to evade immigration laws |
ACT 258 | Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen |
CHAPTER 7 -- REGISTRATION OF ALIENS
ACT 261 | Aliens seeking entry into the United States |
ACT 262 | Registration of aliens in the United States |
ACT 263 | Provisions governing registration of special groups |
ACT 264 | Forms and procedure |
ACT 265 | Notices of change of address |
ACT 266 | Penalties |
CHAPTER 8 -- GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS
ACT 271 | Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens |
ACT 272 | Bringing in aliens subject to exclusion on a health-related ground |
ACT 273 | Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States |
ACT 274 | Bringing in and harboring certain aliens |
ACT 274A | Unlawful employment of aliens |
ACT 274B | Unfair immigration-related employment practices |
ACT 274C | Penalties for document fraud |
ACT 274D | Civil penalties for failure to depart |
ACT 275 | Entry of alien at improper time or place; misrepresentation and concealment of facts |
ACT 276 | Reentry of removed alien |
ACT 277 | Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter the United States |
ACT 278 | Importation of alien for immoral purpose |
ACT 279 | Jurisdiction of district courts |
ACT 280 | Collection of penalties and expenses |
CHAPTER 9 -- MISCELLANEOUS
ACT 281 | Nonimmigrant visa fees |
ACT 282 | Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifests and crew lists |
ACT 283 | Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of immigration officers and employees who die outside of the United States |
ACT 284 | Members of the Armed Forces |
ACT 285 | Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations |
ACT 286 | Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this title |
ACT 287 | Powers of immigration officers and employees |
ACT 288 | Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations |
ACT 289 | American Indians born in Canada |
ACT 290 | Central file; information from other departments and agencies |
ACT 291 | Burden of proof |
ACT 292 | Right to counsel |
ACT 293 | Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds |
ACT 294 | Undercover investigation authority |
ACT 295 | Transportation of remains of immigration officers and border patrol agents killed in the line of duty |