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Examine the historical, legal, and policy foundations of U.S. immigration law
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Describe the key historical developments in immigration law
Illustrate the influence of historical events on immigration policy
Identify major statutes and regulations related to immigration law
Differentiate the structure, roles, and rules of different agencies
Relate the development of a legal act to controversy
Use key terms found in the U.S. immigration system
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Apply key statutes and regulations governing U.S. immigration matters
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Correlate immigration law to the U.S. Constitution
Locate sources of immigration law such as statutes (Immigration and Nationality Act, etc.), regulations, case law, and agency guidance
Apply legal research techniques
Identify federal regulations related to immigration and nationalities
Identify legal authority structures
Use accurate legal terminology
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Apply interview and fact gathering techniques in preparation for a client meeting
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Use industry-specific terminology accurately
Identify relevant documents needed for the interview setting
Create common interview questions
Determine if the client is impacted by inadmissibility grounds
Identify relevant forms
Organize case files
Manage documentation using standard immigration law office procedures and ethical practices
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Differentiate temporary (nonimmigrant) Visa categories, options, and forms
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Differentiate between major temporary (nonimmigrant) visa categories
Correlate the type of non-immigrant visa to a student, tourist, worker, etc.
Justify the reasons for shifting from one visa to another
Explain the change of status
Forms are filled out accurately
Choose a form that aligns with scenario details
Determine qualifications for Visa options and classifications
Determine qualifications for independent and dependent Visa applications
Describe what makes a Visa dependent
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Examine permanent Visa requirements, classifications, and forms
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Categorize immigrant visas (family-based immigration, employment-based immigration)
Explain eligibility criteria for permanent Visa options and classifications, sponsor requirements, employment qualifications
Interpret “lawful permanent residence”
Explain the diversity visa lottery
Compare adjustment of status v. consular processing
Identify disqualifying factors and grounds of inadmissibility
Locate instructions, forms, documents
Use the USCIS website and resources
Choose a form that aligns with scenario details
Implement an effective process
Identify bias within the categorization process
Defend your decisions based on scenario details
Permanent family-based and employment-based immigration forms (Green Cards) are completed successfully
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Outline the processes for seeking asylum, refugee status, and related humanitarian protections
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Analyze eligibility criteria for asylum, refugee status, and related humanitarian protections
Explain the legal status and the associated statute
Describe eligibility differences with international law
Specify the steps, evidence requirements, and deadlines
Document the interview process and anticipated questions
Identify the steps and criteria during hearings
Justify your conclusion related to an applicant
Reference appropriate statutes, limitations
Evaluate credibility issues that affect the application process
Use strategies to overcome barriers or obstacles in the application process
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Prepare United States citizenship and naturalization forms
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Identify the requirements for the acquisition of US citizenship (birth, derivative citizenship)
Differentiate eligibility requirements
Define “good moral character”
Apply strategies to overcome barriers or obstacles during the process
Relate the role of the English and Civics knowledge test to citizenship and naturalization
Explain the final steps in surrendering Green Cards (give up home country citizenship) for another country’s citizenship
Explain dual citizenship
Identify requirements for Form N-400
Identify potential barriers to citizenship, such as criminal history, fraud, and application errors
Compare timelines for different Green Card scenarios, depending on category (employment-based, family-based)
Compile evidence
Predict the ramifications of incorrect/false information on applications and forms
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Locate rules related to removal, and its defenses, and summarize enforcement and detention rules within U.S. immigration law
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Identify different venues to seek relief before the courts
Differentiate different appeal processes depending on the type of application submitted
Explain the appeal before the administrative appeals office or the USCIS referral to an immigration law judge
Explain the role of immigration court which falls under the Executive Office for Immigration Review
Describe what happens in a removal proceeding
Explain the role of the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the forms involved
Identify different federal court relief like writ of mandamus, writ of habeas corpus, and petition of certiorari
Analyze different immigration case laws
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Apply the critical thinking process
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Determine purpose, need, and/or question
Gather information
Evaluate the quality of information sources
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Evaluate claims and assumptions
Assess multiple perspectives
Arrive at a solution
Evaluate the consequences of a solution
Avoid fallacies of reasoning
Identify bias types
Seek accuracy
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Use analytical skills to solve practical immigration law problems
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Discriminate between factual and non-factual information
Identify inferences, judgments, and assumptions
Identify characteristics of statements of fact
Identify characteristics of statements of inference
Identify characteristics of statements of judgement
Distinguish between subjective and objective perspectives
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Apply ethical principles
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Case Study, Scenario, Quiz and/or Exam
Criteria
Respond to diverse points of view in ethical situations
Response avoids giving legal advice to clients
Justify your decision-making process in an ethical dilemma
Explain the implications of your decision-making
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Deliver an oral presentation
Assessment Strategies
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Presentation focuses on an immigration topic
Presentation includes an introduction, body, and conclusion
Presentation includes at least five outside sources (articles, statutes, rules and/or websites)
Presentation includes citations
Presentation is about 10 minutes
You speak so that others understand
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Practice giving, receiving, and incorporating feedback
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Oral Response
Criteria
Identify feedback in given peer situations
Incorporate strategies for giving positive verbal or written feedback
Incorporate strategies for sharing what needs improvement
Paperwork is submitted per instructor's guidelines
Apply feedback to your own work