Many parts of the United States Code address issues relating to immigration. Use the U.S. Code sources listed on this page to access the full-text of these code titles.
Title 6. Domestic Security (non-positive law)
Department of Homeland Security
Title 8. Aliens and Nationality (non-positive law)
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure (positive law)
Chapter 69 Nationality & Citizenship
Chapter 75 Passports & Visas
Title 22. Foreign Relations (non-positive law)
Consular Affairs
Title 29. Labor (non-positive law)
Chapter 20 Migrant Workers
Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare (non-positive law)
Chapter 6A Immigrant Medical Examinations
Various chapters relate to immigrant eligibility for federal benefits/assistance programs
United States Code (USC)
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