Immigration

Immigration law is the name given to the branch of law that covers U.S. citizenship, loss of citizenship, and the admission and removal of aliens. Legal immigration involves immigrants, i.e., persons seeking a permanent residence card or "green card," and non-immigrants, persons seeking temporary entry to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa category. Immigration also encompasses asylum, naturalization, denaturalization, deportation, as well as immigration crimes, including illegal immigration, or aliens who enter the U.S. and obtain work illegally. Please read on to find an immigration attorney, immigration lawyer, or to learn more about the new immigration law.

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Articles

-		Non-Immigrant(Temporary) Visas	-		Citizenship
-		Immigrant Visas (Permanent-Green Card)	-		Deportation
-		The Immigration Debate: How This Issue Could Affect Your Household	-		Asylum
-		Immigration and Small Business	-		Glossary of Visa terms
-		Unions Support the Obama Immigration Initiative
Immigration FAQs
-		Employment-Based Visa FAQ	-		B1 and B2 Visa FAQ
-		Immigrant Visa FAQ	-		Fiance Visa FAQ
-		Family-Based Visa FAQ	-		Green Card FAQ
-		H-1B Visa FAQ	-		J & Q Visa FAQ
-		J-1 Extensions, Dependent Spouse FAQ	-		J Visa Waivers FAQ
-		Denials And Appeals FAQ	-		New "Border Czar" Named
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-		Selecting An Immigration Lawyer
-		Preparing To Meet With An Immigration Lawyer
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	Latest Law Research and Information
	Legal articles focusing on Immigration Law Unions Support the Obama Immigration Initiative Current comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) has union support, and Congressional support is possible. CIR would allow some illegal foreign workers to lawfully stay and work in the US, and improve the system for managing immigrant workers, benefitting both US workers and immigrants alike. Napolitano Appoints "Border Czar" In April 2009, Alan Bersin was appointed as the "Border Czar" by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano. Bersin's credentials are impressive. US geography and the challenges of border control, along with new issues such as the H1N1 flu virus mean that Bersin's work is cut out... Checklist: Protect Yourself in Immigration Matters Navigating through any immigration matter can be daunting, complex and overwhelming. Use this checklist to protect your interests and to make sure things progress smoothly and as planned. Your common sense and due diligence will pay off. Immigration Visa for Adopting an Orphan (Non-Hague) From everyday, ordinary people to Hollywood celebrities, it seems like more and more US citizens are adopting children who are born in foreign countries. You need an immigration visa for adoption to get it done. And it must be a labor of love, because it's a complicated and often long process. Ask a Lawyer - Immigration Law questions answered by leading lawyers Can a Person Deported for Cocaine Trafficking Reenter the US After Deportation? My husband was convicted of trafficking cocaine and was deported. What are his chances of re-entering the country if he is married to an American? I-751 Denied, CLPR Departed, What Next to Return? I married a US citizen in 2004 but got separated after 1 year. We were living apart but kept close touch as we were working through our issues. When the time for the I-751 interview came, she was so afraid the petition was going to be denied and asked me to lie and tell the officer we were living together... Disclosure of Unauthorized Employment Required I entered the United States legally with a student visa. However, I worked off campus without authorization with the SSN issued to me. Do I need to list these employments on the G-325 when I file for adjustment of status, or if I don't list these employments, will anyone know, especially because I have... Legitimate Use of B-1 Business Visas I have a small business partnership in Jamaica. I buy merchandise here in the U.S. and ship it to Jamaica. My partner has a better understanding of the customers needs and I would like for her to get a visa to come do the major purchases. How should we go about it? The business is registered in Broward... I-864 Affidavit of Support and Domicile Issue I am the step-father of a 23 year old U.S. citizen who is still studying in Kuwait. She has lived all her life in Kuwait. My wife and I (the natural mother of the U.S. citizen) have met the immigration visa officer in the US embassy in Kuwait to check our documents (DS230) and the officer said that the...