Immigration Law

If your practice involves immigration, you’ve come to the right place. FindLaw’s collection of Immigration Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library, contains a wealth of information covering key topics like the manner in which the United States federal government controls the flow of foreign nationals into our country to the nuances of obtaining legal status of persons born outside the U.S. If you need more information on distinctions between natural born citizens and foreign nationals seeking immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, click on the links below. Keep in mind: states have very little control over visa procedures or regulations, with the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution trumping nearly all attempted state or local legislation surrounding immigration. You will also find articles on H-1B visas and related immigration legislation as well as a useful guide on the steps to help your clients become legal U.S. citizens.

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Immigration Law Articles

Practice Advisory on Public Charge INS Guidance and Proposed Regulations

On May 25, 1999, the Department of State issued a cable and the Immigration and Naturalization Service ("INS") issued guidance and proposed regulations clarifying the meaning of "public charge." Under the Immigration & Nationality Act ("INA ...
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Processing Updates

are now filed directly with the Immigration Service's regional service centers in most jurisdictions, rather than with the local offices (effective November 29, 1996). The implementation of these new processing procedures is causing significant ...
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Professionals Working In The United States (H-1B)

This document describes the requirements and procedures to obtain an H-1B visa for a professional employee. H-1B specialty worker visa petitions are filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) by U.S. organizations which seek the ...
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Reminder Regarding Employer Responsibilities Under U.S. Immigration Laws

Several years ago, Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (the Act), representing the most comprehensive revision in U.S. immigration laws in 35 years. The Act prohibits the unlawful employment of aliens and establishes an ...
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Returning Resident Aliens

A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry. The ...
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Revalidation of E Visas

CA/VO/P/D - VISA SERVICES U.S. Department of State 2401 E Street, NW (SA-1 L-703) Washington, DC 20522-0106 Tel.: (202) 663-1213 (2pm-4pm) Fax: (202) 663-1608 Your application for revalidation (or renewal) of an 'E' visa will be considered upon ...
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Revalidation of H, L, O or P Visas

CA/VO/P/D - VISA SERVICES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 2401 'E' STREET NW (SA-1 L703) WASHINGTON, DC 20522-0106 TEL: (202) 663-1213 (2pm-4pm) FAX: (202) 663-1608 Your application for revalidation (or renewal) of an 'H,' 'L,' 'O', or 'P' visa will be ...
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Short Summary of the New Immigration Law

On the last day of September, 1996, President Clinton signed into law legislation which drastically changes the immigration laws of the U.S.. Many of these changes will effect the ability of aliens now in the U.S. to change their status to other ...
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State Of Hawaii Immigrant Investor Program

The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Investor Visa Category allowing qualified applicants to obtain Green Cards (lawful Permanent Resident Status) through investment in a U.S. enterprise. The Investor Visa Category has attracted the attention of ...
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Student Visas

Foreign students are an economic asset to private education and introduce a welcome diversity to the lives of fellow students. A student is a temporary non-immigrant and is issued one of three types of visas for the purpose of coming to the United ...
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