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Title 8— ALIENS AND NATIONALITY

Release point 119-31 · current through 07/30/2025

Chapters

CHAPTER 1— GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2— ELECTIVE FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 3— CIVIL RIGHTS
CHAPTER 4— FREEDMEN
CHAPTER 5— ALIEN OWNERSHIP OF LAND
CHAPTER 6— IMMIGRATION
CHAPTER 7— EXCLUSION OF CHINESE
CHAPTER 8— THE COOLY TRADE
CHAPTER 9— MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 10— ALIEN REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 11— NATIONALITY
CHAPTER 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER 13— IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 14— RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS
CHAPTER 15— ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM
CHAPTER 16— IMMIGRATION FEES

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