Overview

Learning about Immigration Law, third edition, is the most up-to-date immigration law book available and takes into account all of the changes made in immigration law since September 11, 2001. The text offers real-life examples that make the material come alive for the student and walks the student through the entire background, process, and tools essential for a legal professionals mastery of immigration law. The text is designed for everyone from experienced legal professionals to those who have no formal knowledge of the law. This book also shows the average consumer how to help a friend, neighbor, or family member with immigration law questions or concerns. It assumes no previous knowledge and works as an instructional manual discussing immigration law. There is an Appendix A that provides American Citizenship Preparation guidelines with practice questions and an Appendix B that includes the most common forms used in immigration matters. The text also discusses new procedural and substantive laws with detailed explanations about why these laws were created in the aftermath of 9/11. The text takes a complex subject and breaks it down into simple terms. It makes the immigration law experience up-to-date, complete, and enjoyable.

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Author:   Constantinos Scaros (Colorado Technical University, Grand Canyon University)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.864kg
ISBN:  

9781418032593

ISBN 10:   141803259
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   16 August 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780357767542
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Immigration Law and Policy Chapter 2: Nonimmigrants Chapter 3: Immigrants - Relatives Chapter 4: Employment-Based Immigration Chapter 5: Other Types of Immigrant Status Chapter 6: American Citizenship Chapter 7: Inadmissibility and Removal Chapter 8: Refugees and Asylum Chapter 9: Tips for the Immigration Legal Professional

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Chapter 1: Immigration Law and Policy Chapter 2: Nonimmigrants Chapter 3: Immigrants - Relatives Chapter 4: Employment-Based Immigration Chapter 5: Other Types of Immigrant Status Chapter 6: American Citizenship Chapter 7: Inadmissibility and Removal Chapter 8: Refugees and Asylum Chapter 9: Tips for the Immigration Legal Professional

Best draft I have read in terms of readability, organization, and appropriateness for my students...the reading level is engaging, a good way of explaining the whys of immigration law and practice. - Colleen Reid, Lansing Community College

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Constantinos E. Scaros has taught, practiced and written about immigration law for several decades. An attorney, law professor and author, he has also served as an educator and administrator in the areas of history, political science, journalism and college success. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science, a doctorate in law and a master’s degree and a doctorate in history.

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