Sec. 1552. Definitions 'As used in this chapter:'(1) The term 'falsely make' means to prepare or complete an immigration document with knowledge or in reckless disregard of the fact that the document--'(A) contains a statement or representation that is false, fictitious, or fraudulent;'(B) has no basis in fact or law; or '(C) otherwise fails to state a fact which is material to the purpose for which the document was created, designed, or submitted.'(2) The term 'application for a United States passport' includes any document, photograph, or other piece of evidence attached to or submitted in support of the application.'(3) The term 'false statement or representation' includes a personation or an omission. '(4) The term 'immigration document'--'(A) means any application, petition, affidavit, declaration, attestation, form, visa, identification card, alien registration document, employment authorization document, border crossing card, certificate, permit, order, license, stamp, authorization, grant of authority, or other official document, arising under or authorized by the immigration laws of the United States; and'(B) includes any document, photograph, or other piece of evidence attached to or submitted in support of an immigration document.'(5) The term 'immigration laws' includes--'(A) the laws described in section 101(a)(17) of theImmigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.1101(a)(17));'(B) the laws relating to the issuance and use ofpassports; and'(C) the regulations prescribed under the authority ofany law described in paragraphs (A) and (B).'(6) The term 'immigration proceeding' includes anadjudication, interview, hearing, or review.'(7) A person does not exercise 'lawful authority' if theperson abuses or improperly exercises lawful authority theperson otherwise holds.'(8) The term 'passport' means"
(A) a travel document attesting to the identity and nationality of the bearer that is issued under the authority of the Secretary of State, a foreign government, or an international organization; or
(B) any instrument purporting to be a document described in subparagraph (A).'(9) The term 'to present' means to offer or submit for officialprocessing, examination, or adjudication. Any suchpresentation continues until the official processing,examination, or adjudication is complete.'(10) The term 'proceeds' includes any property or interest inproperty obtained or retained as a consequence of an act oromission in violation of this section.'(11) The term 'produce' means to make, prepare,assemble, issue, print, authenticate, or alter.'(12) The term 'State' means a State of the United States,the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, orpossession of the United States.'(13) The 'use' of a passport or an immigration document referred to in section 1541(a), section 1543(b), section 1544, section 1546(a), and section 1546(b) of this chapter includes any officially authorized use; use to travel; use to demonstrate identity, residence, nationality, citizenship, or immigration status; use to seek or maintain employment; or use in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Federal government or of a State government.'
