Understanding Immigration Law and Practice (Aspen Paralegal Series)

Book Synopsis: Frequent updates of major immigration law changes are available at the product page on the Publisher’s website. Judge Paul Schmidt, Georgetown Law, former Chair of the Board of Immigration Appeals: “I really loved using your book — particularly the “practical exercises” and “examples.” Much better way to teach Immigration than just rattling off cases and statute numbers (although I always caution students to read the statute and the regs). Each chapter was more or less ‘independent’ to give maximum flexibility to professors… [O]ne of the few law books they [students] might want to keep for future reference.” Michele Pistone, Villanova Law:“Student feedback has been extremely positive… [They] like that the text is practical and designed for students interested in practicing immigration law… The tables, figures, boxes, and graphics supplement the text and organize topics in ways that are accessible and useful.” I particularly appreciate the boxes at the start of each chapter with key terms, acronyms and learning objectives. [T]his book also includes useful background on immigration court practice, office practice, and professionalism.” At a time when immigration law is in flux, Understanding Immigration Law and Practice offers a thorough, accessible, and practical approach to understand and apply U.S. laws and regulations to help protect refugees, bring needed workers to the U.S, prevent separation of and reunite families, and provide relief to foreign nationals facing removal proceedings. Attuned to the sensitivity and responsibility necessary to ensure just results in high stakes immigration cases, the authors, who have a combined 35-plus years of front-line experience, provide readers with in-depth information and highlight recent changes and ongoing litigation where applicable. In addition, the book offers a new section on enforcement in both the non-and employment-based contexts, providing avenues for discussions on matters of policy. New to the Second Edition: Major revisions reflecting a new focus on strict enforcement of immigration laws, the use of Executive Orders and procedural changes that affect implementation and application of the law including: Migrant Protection Protocols Zero Tolerance Policy Safe Third Country Proposals Extreme vetting Muslim Ban Public Charge EB-5 or investor visa process Updated discussions of significant legal changes arising from case law. Professors, students, and legal practitioners new to the practice of immigration law will benefit from: Compact, accessible coverage of complex fluctuating U.S. immigration laws and regulations, including: Nonimmigrant visas, including B-1/B-2, F-1. H-1Bs; visas for investment and trade. Immigration options for humanitarian immigrants such as asylum seekers, refugees, survivors of domestic violence protected by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), SIJ, U, and T visa applicants. Lawful permanent resident applications based on family relationships, employment, and investment Grounds of inadmissibility, deportation, and immigration court removal processes, including waivers and relief from removal. Naturalization and citizenship eligibility. Numerous cases for discussion, with responses on the product page available to all users. Read more