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The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Introduction The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is the central federal statute governing im

Sources of U.S. Immigration Law

Sources of U.S. Immigration Law Introduction U.S. immigration law does not come from a single statute or a single government agency. It is a

Immigrants, Nonimmigrants, and Undocumented Immigrants Under U.S. Law

Immigrants, Nonimmigrants, and Undocumented Immigrants Under U.S. Law Introduction U.S. immigration law does not treat every foreign nationa

What Is U.S. Immigration Law?

What Is U.S. Immigration Law? U.S. immigration law is the body of federal law governing the entry, admission, presence, employment, protecti

Texas SB 4 and State Immigration Enforcement: Federal Preemption, Arrest Powers, and the Supremacy Clause

Texas SB 4 and State Immigration Enforcement: Federal Preemption, Arrest Powers, and the Supremacy Clause Texas Senate Bill 4, commonly know

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): A Legal and Administrative Overview

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): A Legal and Administrative Overview I. Introduction The United States Citizenshi

Birthright Citizenship Under Attack: Can Congress Overrule Wong Kim Ark?

Birthright Citizenship Under Attack: Can Congress Overrule Wong Kim Ark? Who was Wong Kim Ark? The question of who qualifies as a citizen at

Sanctuary and Anti-Sanctuary Laws: Federalism, Immigration Enforcement, and State Authority

Sanctuary and Anti-Sanctuary Laws: Federalism, Immigration Enforcement, and State Authority Immigration enforcement in the United States is

Illegal Immigration in the United States: Unlawful Entry, Unlawful Presence, and Immigration Enforcement

Illegal Immigration in the United States: Unlawful Entry, Unlawful Presence, and Immigration Enforcement I. Introduction The expression “ill

Illegal immigrants rights – Is there such a Thing?

What are Illegal Immigrants Rights? Is there such a thing as Illegal Immigrants Rights and what are they? In today’s globalized world, immig

Naturalization of Citizens in the United States: A Comprehensive Guide

Naturalization of Citizens in the United States: A Comprehensive Guide Naturalization is the legal process through which a person who was no

Visa Refusal and Inadmissibility: 10 Common Reasons a U.S. Visa Application May Be Denied

Visa Refusal and Inadmissibility: 10 Common Reasons a U.S. Visa Application May Be Denied Applying for a U.S. visa does not guarantee that a