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Immigration Law refers to national government policies which control the phenomenon of immigration to their country. Immigration law serves as a gatekeeper for the nation's border: it determines who may enter, how long they may stay and when they must leave. Immigration law, regarding foreign citizens, is related to nationality law, which governs the legal status of people, in matters such as citizenship. Immigration laws vary from country to country, as well as according to the political climate of the times, as sentiments may sway from the widely inclusive to the deeply exclusive. Immigration laws are regarding the citizens of a country is regulated by international law.
Immigration law firms and its attorneys have experience in handling all aspects of immigration and nationality laws. An immigration lawyer can analyze the facts of your particular case, assess eligibility for benefits under the law and recommend the best procedure to follow, assist in the filing of forms for the principal applicant and/or family members, and provide counsel in immigration proceedings. A successful immigration lawyer should keep up with new immigration laws and regulations that may affect you and should be readily available to discuss your case with you.
While the immigration lawyer may be familiar with all aspects of immigration law, they probably have strengths in a specific area. If you are seeking an H-1B visa, you want to know that H-1B petitions are your immigration lawyer's specialty.
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