“INS”

This page presents an official legal definition of “INS” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Abbreviation for 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.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)