- Part I—Selection System (§§ 1151 – 1161)
- Part II—Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens (§§ 1181 – 1189)
- Part III—Issuance of Entry Documents (§§ 1201 – 1205)
- Part IV—Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal (§§ 1221 – 1232)
- Part V—Adjustment and Change of Status (§§ 1251 – 1260)
- Part VI—Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen (§§ 1281 – 1288)
- Part VII—Registration of Aliens (§§ 1301 – 1306)
- Part VIII—General Penalty Provisions (§§ 1321 – 1330)
- Part IX—Miscellaneous (§§ 1351 – 1382)