LAWS 1504 - Immigration and Employment

4.5 Credits

Students learn the most common statutes of the Immigration and National Act and federal regulations for sponsoring employees for immigrant visas (i.e., lawful permanent residence, or “green card”) and for nonimmigrant (temporary) working visas. Topics include an overview of employment-based immigration, the labor certification process, consular processing, labor condition attestations, the visa bulletin and the quota system, and employment eligibility verification. Enrollment in this course does not qualify any person to engage in the practice of immigration law without a law license.

Prerequisites: (4) LAWS 2327, LAWS 1501, LAWS 1505 and LAWS 1509

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Explain the foundational principles of immigration law in the context of employment-based visas.
Differentiate between various immigration visa categories, both non-immigrant and immigrant, and their eligibility criteria and limitations.
Determine the step-by-step application processes for both non-immigrant and immigrant visas, including the roles and responsibilities of employers and applicants.
Analyze the challenges and complexities associated with maintaining visa status, ensuring compliance, and addressing potential issues.
Describe visa options for entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals with unique qualifications and the unique requirements and implications of these special visa categories.
Evaluate the significance of family-based immigration and dual intent in the context of employment-based immigration, while considering the interconnectedness of immigration policies.
Prepare a petition for a non-immigrant visa and an application for an immigrant visa.

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