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Basics of immigration law for Texas criminal defense attorneys
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Second edition. 2007.
This title provides a basic overview of the main legal concepts you'll need to know if you're taking on an immigration case.
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Crime & immigration law: a quick reference guide for Texas criminal defense attorneys
By Aulbaugh, James R. Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. [2011].
This manual assists Texas criminal defense attorneys in developing a basic understanding of immigration problems facing the non-citizen accused, as well as an effective strategy for dealing with clients facing deportation.
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An essential resource : An analysis of the economic impact of undocumented workers on business activity in the U.S. with estimated effects by state and by industry
The Perryman Group. 2008.
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Frontier on the Rio Grande : A political geography of development and social deprivation
By House, John William. Clarendon Press. 1982.
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» Federal/General Titles
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Asylum primer : A practical guide to U.S. asylum law and procedure
By Germain, Regina. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Sixth edition. c2010.
The number of asylum seekers in this country is growing, as are the complexities and challenges to receiving asylum status. Because many asylum seekers have fled to this country with few resources, this area of law has a great need for lawyers wanting do more pro bono work. This publication is a comprehensive procedural guide for the attorney working through a claim. Practical aspects of the publication include checklists for each stage of the application process and sample forms and many practice tips. Additionally, a chapter is devoted to other forms of relief, should the asylum claim be denied.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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Bender's immigration bulletin
Latest received: V. 21 No. 16, August 15, 2016. Matthew Bender. [1996?-.
"The challenges facing immigration law attorneys have grown dramatically over the last decade. Effective representation of clients has become more complex and time-consuming as attorneys struggle to keep pace with a barrage of new laws, new regulations, and new interpretations designed to protect the homeland. With its combination of expert legal analysis and primary source materials, Bender's Immigration Bulletin will keep you in touch with the critical developments that impact your practice." - from the publisher
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Born under the Constitution : Why recent attacks on birthright citizenship are unfounded
By Wydra, Elizabeth. American Constitution Society for Law and Policy. 2011.
In this March 2011 brief, Wydra takes on the recent and controversial attempts by members of Congress to pass legislation that would limit birthright citizenship. By focusing on the legislative history of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof," the author attempts to persuade the reader that arguments limiting birthright citizenship to those who, for example, have at least one parent who is a citizen, are unfounded. A short and interesting read in light of recent heated political discussions.
URL: https://www.acslaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Wydra_Born_Under_Constitution_0.pdf
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The criminal lawyer's guide to immigration law : Questions and answers
By McWhirter, Robert James. Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association. Second edition. c2006.
This book covers immigration law in a convenient question and answer format. Topics include aliens and government, aliens and criminal convictions, immigration crimes, reentry after deportation and illegal entry and alien witnesses and defendants. The author writes from the perspective of a practicing lawyer. "His straightforward organization gives answers to everyday practice questions." The book also includes a handy table of questions and a table of cases.
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The development of American citizenship, 1608-1870
By Kettner, James H. Published for the Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Va., by the University of North Carolina Press. c1978.
"The concept of citizenship that achieved full legal form and force in mid-nineteenth-century America had English roots in the sense that it was the product of a theoretical and legal development that extended over three hundred years. This prize-winning volume describes and explains the process by which the cirumstances of life in the New World transformed the quasi-medieval ideas of seventeenth-century English jurists about subjectship, community, sovereignty, and allegiance into a wholly new doctrine of "volitional allegiance." - from the publisher
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Forms & fundamentalsAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association. 2011 ed. c2011.
This book offers checklists, guidance, and sample forms to assist the practitioner with many common immigration forms. In addition to forms, the book also discusses concepts such as agencies that affect immigration law, ethical issues, initial interviews, and filing procedures.
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Fragomen on immigration fundamentals : A guide to law and practice
Latest received: Release 18, November 2024. By Fragomen, Austin T. Practising Law Institute. Fifth edition. [2015]-.
"Enhanced by advisory 'Practice Commentaries,' Fragomen on Immigration Fundamentals shows you how to follow all status-change procedures for employment-based immigration, family-sponsored immigration, and diversity immigration; satisfy important legal tests, such as proving 'business necessity' when hiring aliens or 'qualifying relationships' in family-sponsored immigration cases; and protect clients’ rights, whether helping aliens fight unjust removal, nonimmigrants pursue lawful entry, or employers obtain judicial review for adverse decisions" - from the publisher
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How to get a green card
Latest received: 9th edition, 2010. By Bray, Ilona M. Nolo. 2008-.
"The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before starting your application — making a mistake can ruin your chances. Fortunately, How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to understand whether you're eligible, and then make it through the bureaucratic maze. Find out how to work with U.S. officials, how to prepare and present the right documents, and what to expect every step of the way. Learn the quickest way to get a green card through: * parents, siblings, and adult children * spouses and fiancés * green card lotteries * political asylum or refugee status * and other categories This book is not appropriate for those seeking work-related green cards." - from the publisher
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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Immigration and expatriation law for the estate planner
Latest received: 2015 Update. By Heimos, Michael A. Tax Management Inc. c2007-.
"Bloomberg Tax Portfolio, Immigration and Expatriation Law for the Estate Planner, No. 806, gives attorneys referential material that is useful for analyzing federal immigration and expatriation law issues that commonly arise in connection with forming estate plans for certain clientele." - from the publisher
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Immigration compliance auditing for lawyers
By Miller, Charles M. American Bar Association. c2011.
"The immigration compliance responsibility placed on employers by the federal government can be overwhelming. This cutting-edge resource provides authoritative, step-by-step guidance for conducting immigration compliance audits under the Department of Homeland Security regulations and related employment laws. The authors are distinguished attorneys who have led the development of model immigration compliance auditing standards for the use of the Congress, the judiciary, federal agencies and bar associations." - from the publisher
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Immigration consequences of criminal activity : A guide to representing foreign-born defendants
By Kramer, Mary E. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Fourth edition. c2009.
This most recent edition of Kramer's book treats "criminal-alien law," which is the complex intersection of criminal and immigration law. Kramer has practiced criminal-alien law for nineteen years and has also taught immigration law at Florida International University. As such, she draws upon her personal experience while she explains the different facets of criminal-alien law and details the legal research that goes on in this field. In this fourth edition from 2009, Kramer introduces a section that offers tips and tools aimed at helping investigative and legal researchers.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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Immigration law : A guide to laws and regulations
By Generazio, Marc R. American Bar Association. c2011.
Immigration Law by Marc R. Generazio is part of the ABA Fundamentals series. The titles in this series are created to provide a thorough, but concise overview of an area of law for the practicing lawyer. Emphasis is given to assisting the practice of law rather than discussing legal theory. This volume is a handy quick reference guide, but also provides numerous references to primary and additional secondary sources for further research. The accompanying CD contains the INS forms.
Table of contents only: http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy11pdf02/2010053492.html
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Immigration law and procedure
Latest received: Release 134, Sept. 2011. Bender. Rev. ed. [1966]-.
This set provides comprehensive, coverage of all aspects of immigration law: development of the immigration laws; institutions of immigration law; process of controlling entry into the United States; classifications subject to numerical restrictions; procedures for obtaining permanent residence; admission, parole, and removal; deportability/deportation; nationality and citizenship; and judicial review.
Note: This title is no longer being kept up to date by the library.
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Immigration law and the family : A practical guide to family sponsored immigration
By Wheeler, Charles. American Immigration Lawyers Association. 2013-2014 ed. 2013.
This guide, put out by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, summarizes and makes more plain the family-sponsored immigration process that allows for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their family members for immigration purposes. It is aimed at immigration lawyers and looks at status adjustments, consular processing, immigration through marriage, grounds of inadmissibility, waivers of inadmissibility, affidavits of support, self-petitions for abused spouses and children, and the ethical issues in family-based immigration law. The author does not intend it to be an in-depth legal reference; instead, it should serve as a straightforward explanation that addresses the complexities of the law. It also includes sample legal forms (motions and waivers), a very detailed table of contents, and a subject index.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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Immigration law for paralegals
By Casablanca, Maria Isabel. Carolina Academic Press. Third edition. c2010.
Aimed primarily for paralegals, legal assistants, and law students, this guide can help one navigate the Department of Homeland Security's new rules and regulations regarding immigration. Visa categories (e.g., B-1 and B-2 for business/pleasure visitors; temporary H, E, and L work visas; temporary F, J, and M study visas; temporary O, P, Q, and R work visas for specific occupations; temporary and permanent T and U visas for victims; family-based visas; employment-based EB visas) are explained thoroughly and include useful tips for practitioners. Citizenship, court relief, and proceedings before the DHS agencies are also covered. This guide also includes sample forms, legal form templates, and a glossary of terms and acronyms.
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Immigration practice
By Divine, Robert C. Juris Publishing. 15th ed. 2014.
This title takes an in-depth look at immigration practice and procedure. It starts with a practical discussion of how best to deal both with clients and with government agencies -- including client intake and fees, navigating the Dept. of Justice and the Dept. of Homeland Security, and requesting government files -- before moving on to the immigration process itself. The various types of temporary and permanent residencies are also discussed. The 15th edition from 2014 has been updated with pertinent links to government websites, recent court decisions and Board of Immigration Appeals decisions, and agency regulations and policy memoranda. Includes a CD-ROM with frequently used forms, documents, and checklists.
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Kurzban's immigration law sourcebook : A comprehensive outline and reference tool
By Kurzban, Ira J. American Immigration Council. Latest received: 19th edition, 2024-2025.
"Immigration practitioners, federal and immigration judges, and government officials turn to Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook for accurate and reliable interpretations of U.S. immigration laws. Regularly cited in federal court decisions and widely used by thousands of immigration professionals--including those in charge of reviewing and deciding cases and applications, Kurzban's is an indispensable reference when you need to know the law on any immigration topic. In addition to more than 2,000 new cases, regulations, and memos, the 14th edition includes: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Marriage between couples of the same sex Aggravated felonies after Moncrieffe/Descamps EB-5 issues regarding tenant occupancy, material change, and other matters Electronic I-94s Public safety as a ground of removal under INA §237(a)(4)(A)(ii) Prosecutorial discretion regarding parents with children in the United States Changed case law on INA §245(i) USCIS changes to credible fear proc…
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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The law of immigration
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana. Third edition. c2008.
This title provides a history of immigration in the United States, including recent changes to immigration legislation and the restructuring of immigration-related agencies. It also explores the rights and obligations of aliens, the process of becoming a citizen through naturalization and "the role and responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in protecting the U.S. borders from illegal immigration, drug smuggling and terrorist infiltration."
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The national security implications of immigration law
By Rizer, Arthur L. American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Law and National Security. First edition. 2012.
This is an historical overview of immigration law used for national security purposes. It provides a discussion of the law, as well as relevant case law. The topics discused are embedded national security tools, material support and denaturalization, protection of classified information, detention, use of criminal information as a tool and liberty concerns. There is also a brief discussion on how the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama administrations have defined national security.
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Padilla and beyond : Featuring materials and an instructional video from the Criminal Justice Section Symposium at the Newseum in Washington D.C
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section. c2010.
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State efforts to deter unauthorized aliens : Legal analysis of Arizona's S.B. 1070
By Garcia, Michael John. Congressional Research Service. 2010.
"In recent decades, Congress has increasingly focused federal immigration policy on the daily incidents of alien residency. Concomitantly, Congress has enlarged the opportunities for states to become involved in enforcing immigration law. S.B. 1070 is in the vanguard of testing the legal limits of these increased opportunities, though H.B. 2162 modified some of its more legally ambitious efforts. To a large extent, the legal fate of Arizona's attempts to supplement federal immigration enforcement efforts may depend on how its individual provisions are implemented. Until then, it may be difficult to determine whether Arizona's assertion of concurrent authority to affect unauthorized immigration is regarded as complementing federal efforts or as being counterproductive to them. At least some other states and localities that see themselves as heavily impacted by unauthorized immigration likely will join Arizona on any new ground that S.B. 1070 establishes. And this potential for diverse a…
URL: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R41221.pdf
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Transfers to noncitizen spouses
Latest received: 2014 Update. By Siegler, Douglas L. Tax Management, Inc. c2000-.
"Tax Management Portfolio, Transfers to Noncitizen Spouses, No. 842, addresses tax planning for gratuitous transfers of property to a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen. Since 1988, the estate and gift tax marital deductions have been disallowed by ʹʹ2056(d) and 2523(i) for transfers of property to a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen. Such transfers, whether made by gift or bequest, are fully subject to U.S. transfer taxes." - publisher's description
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U.S. immigration made easy
Latest received: Twentieth edition, 2021. By Bray, Ilona M. Nolo. 2009-.
This title outlines the immigration process and the various types of visas and methods of obtaining green cards in straightforward and easy to understand language. Also included are checklists of required documents, tips for expediting the process, and things to consider when applying. This is an excellent guide for readers of all levels of legal expertise beginning research on immigration processes.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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The waivers book : Advanced issues in immigration law practice
American Immigration Lawyers Association. c2011.
"The Waivers Book: Advanced Issues in Immigration Practice provides complex tips and practical guidance for every immigration practitioner-from the novice to the experienced alike-on every level from Adjustment of Status to Xenophobia. In addition, it provides a wide array of legal options for clients in removal proceedings and covers areas that are frequently litigated. The Waivers Book begins with an introductory chapter, "Waivers from A to Z," providing a detailed overview of the wide variety of waivers available. It includes practical guidance from the inception of a case with a new client ("Client Interview and Initial Consultation") to the nuts and bolts issues involved in applying for the most common types of waivers. A thorough coverage of a variety of inadmissibility waivers follows, including those for unlawful presence, reapplying for admission following removal, physical and mental health issues, prostitution, crimes that are more than 15 years old, crimes of moral turpitud…
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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