Essentials of Immigration Law

Essentials of Immigration Law by Richard A. Boswell provides the basic foundation necessary for an understanding of everything immigration--from the passage of the first immigration-related statute to the current state of affairs. This indispensable reference offers a practical overview of the entire area of U.S. immigration law and will help you comprehend: Labor Certification; Consular Processing; Citizenship/Naturalization; Deportation/Removal/Inadmissibility; Waivers; Asylum; Criminal Violations; Family-Based Immigration; Employment-Based Immigration; and Administrative/Judicial Review. Essentials of Immigration Law also includes Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Acronyms, List of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas, USC to INA Conversion Chart, and Selected Bibliography. If you've been searching for a practice-oriented manual on this area, Essentials of Immigration Law will provide the foundation every attorney, law student, and law office staff member needs to build his or her understanding of U.S. immigration laws.