immigration law
Asylum and Refugee Law
Introduction Asylum and refugee law provides protection to individuals who flee their home countries due to persecution. Asylum is a discretionary form of protection available to individuals who are …
Deportation and Removal
Introduction Deportation —now formally called removal —is the process by which the US government expels noncitizens from the country. The removal process is governed by the Immigration and Nationality …
Immigration and Nationality Act Overview
Introduction The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) , codified at 8 USC §§ 1101-1537, is the foundational statute of United States immigration law. Originally enacted as the Immigration and …
Immigration Enforcement
Introduction Immigration enforcement encompasses the laws, policies, and practices by which the United States controls its borders and enforces compliance with immigration laws within the interior. …
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 …
Visas and Green Cards
Introduction The US immigration system provides for both temporary and permanent admission of foreign nationals through a complex framework of visa categories. Visas allow temporary admission for …