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Immigration Law and The Family, 2011 ed.

By Sarah B Ignatius, Elisabeth S Stickney, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Copyright: 2011
ISBN-13: 9780314938541
Last Updated: 6/14/2011
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Brand: Clark Boardman Callaghan
Pages: 1274
Components: 1 Print
Shelf Space: 2 in.
Free Update Period: 90 days
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Description

This invaluable resource shows you how to fill out key USCIS and DOS forms for each category of family immigrant and forms for immigrant visa applications at U.S. consulates. It helps you document complicated family relationships where birth or marriage certificates are unavailable, or where the USCIS suspects a fraudulent relationship. Gives detailed descriptions of stepchildren, legitimate and legitimated children, orphans, and adopted children. Provides details of the filing processes and eligibility for visa petitions and adjustment of status applications with the USCIS. Also explains the role of the DOS and handling of family-based visa petitions and immigrant visa applications for people who will immigrate from abroad.

Features

  • Cites and cross-references to applicable statutes, regulations, USCIS and DOS internal operating procedures, and agency correspondence, cables, and newsletters
  • Discusses the principle of accompanying or "following to join" family members of immigrants and nonimmigrants
  • Shows the best ways for maintaining priority dates, improving your client's position, or reducing the wait to immigrate

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