Immigration Law For Paralegals
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (586 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0890894809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 244 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good for paralegals newly working in immigration law This is a good book for those who need an introduction to immigration law and the forms sent to various government agencies. Anyone other than a beginner, however, may want something more detailed.. Good for paralegals and attorneys looking for a quick read I'm an immigration attorney and bought this for my paralegal in the office who had never worked in immigration before. The topics are quick and easy to understand, albeit a little too short. At least it provides a starting point for paralegals to understand so I'm not constantly going over the basics.. Great Resources for How To Apply for Visas Carmen Matthews In the first four chapters, as I read this book, my thoughts were, "No wonder there are so many illegals here. The forms, timelines and rules are not straight forward."And in the end, I learned so much about not only completing the petition for visas for the many different statuses, I garnered from this book compassion for the i
. Maria Isabel Casablanca and Gloria Roa Bodin are Immigration Attorneys in Miami, Florida and members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
In keeping with the concise format of each chapter, excerpts from Federal, AAO, and BIA decisions will be cited or footnoted where relevant. The Glossary and Appendices include Immigration Law resources; INS Local, Regional, and Service Center addresses; questions and answers for the naturalization exam; blank INS forms; Credential Evaluation sample request forms and a list of agencies; sample INS color photograph specifications, sample medical form (I-688); and IRS Individual Tax ID Number Request (SS-4).. - Samples of completed applications, glossary, and appendices. A competent assistant is imperative as immigration practitioners work on mastering all the new rules and regulations under The Homeland Security Act. Contents include: - Interviewing, gathering information, case management, and document preparation techniques. - Family-based petitions, political asylum, naturalization. - Analysis of temporary and permanent employment visas. Immigration for Parale
"For beginning paralegals or anyone starting to work in immigration issues, the basic materials, steps, and processes are here." -- Legal Information Alert