INS

/ˈaɪ ˈɛn ˌɛs/
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Definitions of INS
  1. noun
    an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States
    synonyms: Immigration and Naturalization Service
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    type of:
    agency, authority, bureau, federal agency, government agency, office
    an administrative unit of government
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