PRL 188 - Immigration Law

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course will cover an introduction to immigration law and practice. Exploration of significant aspects of immigration, citizenship and naturalization processes will be included.
Prerequisite: PRL 102, PRL 103, PRL 112
Competencies

Examine Immigration Law Fundamentals
1. Explain how the US Determines Immigration Law and Policy
2. List the Federal Agencies Regulating and Enforcing Immigration Laws and Regulations
3. Identify Sources of Immigration Law
Classify Non-Immigrant Status
1. Define Non-Immigrant Status
2. Describe Categories of Non-Immigrant Status
Analyze Legal Permanent Resident (LRP) Immigrant Status
1. Describe Relative-Based LPR Status
2. Differentiate Employment Based LPR Status
3. Discuss Other Types of LPR Status
Investigate Refugees and Asylum
1. Describe Asylum and Procedures Required
2. Differentiate among the Various Persons Eligible for Refugee Status
3. Contrast Fraudulent and Frivolous Claims
Evaluate Inadmissibility and Removal
1. Define Inadmissibility and Removal
2. Describe Grounds and Procedures for Deportation
Examine Citizenship and Naturalization
1. Identify the Key Benefits and Obligations of Citizenship
2. Differentiate between Natural-Born Citizens and Naturalization
3. Explain Loss of Citizenship through Denaturalization and Expatriation