Selected Fundamentals Of Immigration Law And Practice

"The fifth edition of Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law for Legal Professionals presents the complexities of the principles and processes of immigration, refugee, and citizenship law in an approachable, user-friendly format. It uses clear language, multiple examples, process charts, fact scenarios, and legal cases to break down and contextualize the law. This allows readers to clearly understand and apply what they have learned."--

The scope of the current law makes this guide an essential tool for every practitioner advising clients in this field ... it is comprehensive, authoritative and practical! Thoroughly documented and illustrated with numerous forms, this completely revised edition will save you hours of research time and help you protect your clients' interests. The significantly updated and expanded Fourth Edition of Immigration Fundamentals incorporates all the major changes in immigration law created by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, the Personal Responsibility and Work Occupation Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Act), INS determinations, Department of Labor guidelines, prevailing case law, and other key decisions. You'll find authoritative insight into key provisions affecting immigrant, nonimmigrant, and naturalization benefits; visa application and border procedures standards for adjustment of status; documentary requirements for immigrants; jurisdictional requirements for nonimmigrant visa applicants; and much more!