Immigration Law for the Non-Immigration Attorney

Immigration law is very complex and very difficult, even for attorneys who practice it on a daily basis. This seminar serves as an introductory outline to immigration law for practitioners in other legal areas. This program, taught by immigration attorney Anthony Guidice, will provide a basic primer and will discuss the following: key concepts in immigration law, the agencies that administer it, the sources of law and “gray-area” law, and the options and procedures available to foreign nationals.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review the federal sources that govern immigration law
2. Understand the roles of the federal agencies that administer immigration law
3. Comprehend the various immigrant classifications for permanent and temporary residents
4. Discuss key concepts in immigration law such as inadmissibility and deportability
5. Examine the role of the courts in immigration law
6. Explore the interaction between immigration law and criminal law