Aleinikoff, Martin, Motomura, Fullerton, Stumpf & Gulasekaram's Immigration and Nationality Laws of the United States: Selected Statutes, Regulations and Forms serves as a one-stop source for federal immigration legislation and other primary source materials. A staple in classrooms nationwide, this publication: Includes federal legislation, regulations, executive orders, and other materials most often used in immigration and citizenship courses Supplements any teaching materials on immigration and citizenship Includes selected statutes, regulations and forms

Comprehensive, authoritative reference with chapters on 23 major federal programs, and tables outlining who is eligible for which state replacement programs. Overview chapter and tables explain changes to immigrant eligibility enacted by 1996 welfare and immigration laws. Text describes immigration statuses, gives pictures of typical immigration documents, with keys to understanding the INS codes. Glossary defines over 250 immigration and public benefit terms.

This reference helps practitioners understand the eligibility requirements for a particular visa, required evidentiary proof, and practice pointers to help navigate tricky waters.Immigration filings have some unique pressures: urgent deadlines involving I-94 expiration dates, varied and complex procedures for numerous visa petitions, constantly changing regulations, and government agencies that provide little leeway for error. The book is designed to allow you to quickly find a rule and obtain immediate guidance on key issues. It includes: eligibility analyses designed to provide a short review of the requirements for any given visa petition;practice pointers designed to provide quick access to difficult issues that may arise;checklists that will guide practitioners as to what to include in a petition;and common immigration acronyms with an easily-referenced Acronyms section.

A comprehensive guide to the complex United States immigration system, ABA Fundamentals'' Immigration Law: A Guide to Laws and Regulations is the essential book for lawyers working in the immigration field, people applying for immigration benefits, students studying U.S. immigration laws, corporate counselors, police officers, and community groups.