Immigration touches various areas of law and affects many lives. Attorneys
should be aware of basic immigrant visa procedures and the alphabet soup of
immigration status.
Topics include:
- Types of visas — permanent green cards and temporary visas;
- Naturalization;
- Employer compliance/enforcement;
- Family and employer sponsors;
- Relief from deportation; and
- Immigration reform legislation.
Sponsoring Sections: Access to Justice Section
Criminal Justice Section
Family Law Section
The Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section
Immigration Section
Individual Rights & Responsibilities Section
Labor & Employment Section
Young Lawyers Division