### Question
How does IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY define outlying possessions of the United States?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1101*, **outlying possessions of the United States** is defined as:

> American Samoa and Swains Island

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

