- Immigration Law for Paralegals

Catalog description

This course provides the student with the necessary knowledge to function as an effective and ethical immigration paralegal. In that regard, the course introduces and explores all significant aspects of the immigration and naturalization process. The student will learn about the immigration systemandmdash;who can come to, who can stay in, and who has to leave the United Statesandmdash;including a brief history of immigration law. At the end of the semester, the student will understand the basic features of the federal court systems involving immigration issues and will be familiar with basic areas of immigration law including asylum, amnesty, refugee, family sponsored, and employment-based issues.