Immigration Law
Immigration law regulates the movement of people across national borders, covering visas, permanent residence, asylum, refugee protection, deportation, and naturalization. It addresses the legal status and rights of non-citizens within a country’s territory. This category examines immigration and nationality law frameworks across major receiving countries.
Chinese Immigration Law
The Exit and Entry Administration Law The Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, adopted on 30 June 2012 and effective on 1 July 2013, replaced the 1985 Law on the …
European Union Immigration Law
The Treaty Basis and the Common Immigration Policy The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides the legal foundation for the common immigration policy at Articles 77 to 80. …
French Immigration Law
The CESEDA French immigration law is codified in the Code of Entry and Residence of Foreign Nationals and the Right of Asylum (Code de l’entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit …
German Immigration Law
The Residence Act and the Freedom of Movement Act The primary legislative framework for German immigration law is the Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz, AufenthG) of 2004, which replaced the Foreigners …
Russian Immigration Law
The Legislative Framework The primary legislative instrument governing the legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation is the Federal Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the …
United Kingdom Immigration Law
The Immigration Act 1971 and the Immigration Rules The Immigration Act 1971 is the foundational statute of modern UK immigration law, establishing the framework for the control of entry into and stay …
United States Immigration Law
The Immigration and Nationality Act The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952, as amended, is the primary body of US immigration law, codified in Title 8 of the United States Code. The INA …