For District we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Advocacy, Citizenship, Legislative Assembly and Youth Scout Groups.

District (Advocacy)

The geographic area from which a U.S House member or state legislator is elected.

District (Citizenship)

Geographic areas into which the United States and its territories are divided for the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s field operations or one of three overseas offices located in Rome, Bangkok, and Mexico City. Each District Office, headed by a District Director, has a specified service area that may include part of a state, an entire state, or many states. District Offices are where most USCIS field staff are located. District Offices are responsible for providing certain immigration services and benefits to people resident in their service area, and for enforcing immigration laws in that jurisdiction. Certain applications are filed directly with District Offices, many kinds of interviews are conducted at these Offices, and USCIS staff is available to answer questions, provide forms, etc.

District (Legislative Assembly)

A geographical area designated for representation by a senator and/or representative. Legislative districts are drawn to ensure that a nearly equal number of constituents reside in each legislator’s district, and are re-drawn by a specially-appointed legislative committee every ten years to accurately reflect changes in population.

District (Youth Scout Groups)

A district is a part of a council, covering a smaller area. Districts provide training, activities, roundtables, and other support to units.

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