Bringing in an alien/8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) is the act of unlawfully entering the United States with the intent to remain or obtain employment. It is defined as a criminal offense under federal immigration law and is punishable with fines, imprisonment, or both. There are two main types of Bringing in an Alien/8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(i): smuggling and harboring. Smuggling involves entering the U.S. without permission or inspection, while harboring involves providing shelter or assistance to an alien who is in the U.S. unlawfully. This crime is punishable under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) with a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.