Naturalization in the United States
Naturalization Powers in the Legislative Process
The Congress’s expressed power, established in Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution, to “establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization”—that is, to determine policy allowing immigrants from foreign countries to enter the United States and gain American citizenship.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Refugees
A definition of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in the context of refugee resettlement and non-emergency repatriation, may be provided here: Created in 2003, a bureau under the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Formally known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). It is responsible for the administration of immigration and citizenship services, and the implementation of federal immigration and naturalization laws, including the immigration, exclusion, deportation, expulsion, or removal of immigrants.
Introduction to Naturalization Act: (1798)
In the context of the legal history: Required that aliens be residents for 14 years instead of 5 years before they became eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Concept of INS
In relation to immigration and citizenship, INS is defined as: An abbreviation (see more United States law abbreviations in the legal abbreviations platform of this Project) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was abolished in 2003. Its functions are now performed by three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security– U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Naturalization and Citizenship in Constitutional Law
A list of entries related to Naturalization and Citizenship may be found, under the Naturalization and Citizenship category, in the United States constitutional law platform of this legal Encyclopedia.
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In the context of the legal history:
See Also
- International Treaties
- Multilateral Treaties
Concept of INS
In relation to immigration and citizenship, INS is defined as: An abbreviation (see more United States law abbreviations in the legal abbreviations platform of this Project) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was abolished in 2003. Its functions are now performed by three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security– U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Naturalization and Citizenship in Constitutional Law
A list of entries related to Naturalization and Citizenship may be found, under the Naturalization and Citizenship category, in the United States constitutional law platform of this legal Encyclopedia.
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See Also
- Refugee Resettlement
- Non-Emergency Repatriation
Introduction to Naturalization Act: (1798)
In the context of the legal history: Required that aliens be residents for 14 years instead of 5 years before they became eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Concept of INS
In relation to immigration and citizenship, INS is defined as: An abbreviation (see more United States law abbreviations in the legal abbreviations platform of this Project) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was abolished in 2003. Its functions are now performed by three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security– U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Naturalization and Citizenship in Constitutional Law
A list of entries related to Naturalization and Citizenship may be found, under the Naturalization and Citizenship category, in the United States constitutional law platform of this legal Encyclopedia.
Resources
In the context of the legal history:
See Also
- International Treaties
- Multilateral Treaties
Concept of INS
In relation to immigration and citizenship, INS is defined as: An abbreviation (see more United States law abbreviations in the legal abbreviations platform of this Project) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was abolished in 2003. Its functions are now performed by three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security– U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Naturalization and Citizenship in Constitutional Law
A list of entries related to Naturalization and Citizenship may be found, under the Naturalization and Citizenship category, in the United States constitutional law platform of this legal Encyclopedia.
Resources
See Also
- Legislative Power
- Legislative History
- Legislative Ethics
- Legislative Session
- Legislature
- Legal Aid
- Legislative Commissions
- Legislative Branch
- Legislation
- Executive Branch
- Legislative Function
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