Immigration - Guide to Immigration Law
Immigration Law refers to national government policies which control the phenomenon of immigration to their country. Immigration law, regarding foreign citizens, is related to nationality law, which governs the legal status of people, in matters such as citizenship. Immigration laws vary from country to country, as well as according to the political climate of the times, as sentiments may sway from the widely inclusive to the deeply exclusive. Immigration law regarding the citizens of a country is regulated by international law.
Immigration Law deals with issues regarding Extradition, Green Cards, Naturalization & Citizenship, Visas as well as Work Permits.
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Immigration Law - USA
- Green Card
This section of the USCIS Website provides information and directions necessary to apply for lawful permanent residence (LPR), or "green cards".
- LII: Law about...Immigration and Naturalization
An overview of immigration law with links to key primary and secondary sources.
- National Immigration Law Center
Since 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) has been dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their family members.
- OALJ Law Library Immigration Collection
U.S. Department of Labor
- The White House
White House comments and speeches about Immigration.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities.
- U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act
Complete text of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 of the U.S. Code (8 USC)
- U.S. Immigration Forms
Access to all of U.S. public use immigration forms.
- U.S. Immigration Laws, Regulations and Guides
Information on laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the immigration-related bureaus of the Department of Homeland Security
Immigration Law - International
- Center for International and European Law on Immigration and Asylum
Treaty establishing the European Community, as amended, requires Member States to adopt Community legislation related to the status of aliens sub specie of the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice.
- EUR-Lex Immigration and Asylum
EUR-Lex offers each month a file consisting in a list of documents related to a specific field of activity of the Union.
- Guide to International Refugee Law
This guide directs readers to some of the key texts and resources available on the Web that can help shed light on, and provide a context for, many of the issues currently being deliberated in the refugee law arena.
- International Advice on Immigration, Visas and Work Permits
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- U.K. Immigration and asylum
The Border and Immigration Agency, an executive agency of the Home Office, is responsible for controlling our borders and managing immigration in the UK.
- United Nations Resolutions and Reports related to Migration
Migration is an issue of concern to virtually all countries around the world. The reports and resolutions discussed and adopted each year by the United Nations General Assembly reflect this fact.
National Regimes
- Australia Immigration
For people who want to visit, work, study or live in Australia. Employers can find information about sponsoring skilled people to work in Australia
- Brazil Immigration Laws
The Law nr. 6.815, promulgated on Aug. 19th. 1980, determined the conditions for foreigners to visit, immigrate to and stay living in Brazil.
- Canada Citizenship and Immigration
The Department admits immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who enhance Canada’s social and economic growth.
- Israel Ministry of Immigrant Absorption
The staff of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption is committed to providing new immigrants with maximum assistance, support, and attention.
- New Zealand Immigration
New Zealand welcomes new migrants – people who will contribute to our country by bringing valuable skills or qualifications, setting up a business, or making a financial investment. We also offer opportunities for family reunification by allowing residents and citizens to sponsor family members for residence.
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs
Information on immigration categories, requirements and application procedures, and the answers to some frequently asked questions.
- U.K. Home Office
Associations Involved with Immigration Law
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
National association of over 10,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law.
- California Association of Immigration Consultants
The California Association of Immigration Consultants is a comprehensive service organization made up of businesses dedicated to educating, assisting, and supporting the immigrant community.
- The American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF)
The Foundation is dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy and the value of immigration to American society, and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law for immigrants.
Publications for Immigration Law
- Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
The Georgetown Immigration Law Journal is the only student-edited law journal devoted exclusively to the study of immigration law.
- Immigration Law & Policy
Articles originally published in Immigrants' Rights Update are organized by the hyperlinked index topics below. Within each index, the most recent articles are listed first.
- International Journal of Refugee Law
The journal aims to stimulate research and thinking on refugee law and its development, taking account of the broadest range of State and international organization practice.
- The Center for Migration Studies
CMS publishes a journal, a newsletter, and various books and papers on migration, refugees, and ethnic groups.
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Articles written by attorneys and experts worldwide discussing legal aspects related to Immigration including: extradition, green cards, naturalization and citizenship, visas, work permits and visas.








