10110171Law and Contemporary Problems: Immigration Law
Course Information
Description
This introductory survey of Immigration Law is based on a combination of lecture, in-class problem solving, and practical hands-on projects. Students explore the following content areas of immigration law: interview techniques and case management; temporary visas for investing, studying, and employment; family-based residency; employment-based permanent residency; political asylum; citizenship; and the appeal process.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Conduct a client interview in an immigration law case, open the client file, and tickle its progress.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #1: Preparation of the client interview/intake sheet.
    Criteria
    Achieve a score of 70% or greater

  2. Understand the procedure for advising a client outside of the U.S on the requirements of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate regarding a visa for a visitor for pleasure and/or visitor for business
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #2: Preparation of a transmittal letter to the American Embassy in London, England, for John Doe, the Applicant on Form DS 156.
    Project #3: Preparation of an H-1B1 application (Form I-129H) for John Doe, based on a hypothetical example.
    Project #4: Preparation of Forms I-864 and G-28 for hypothetical Applicant, Aneela Mohammed.
    Project #5: Preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement O, and Form G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Stars Agency, and Beneficiary, Pamela Rodriguez; and preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement P, and Form G-28 for hypothetical Petitioner, Music Records, and Beneficiary, Jessica Sanchez.
    Criteria
    you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on Project 2, 3, 4, 5

  3. Prepare employment-based temporary petitions (temporary visas for working).
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #2: Preparation of a transmittal letter to the American Embassy in London, England, for John Doe, the Applicant on Form DS 156.
    Project #3: Preparation of an H-1B1 application (Form I-129H) for John Doe, based on a hypothetical example.
    Project #4: Preparation of Forms I-864 and G-28 for hypothetical Applicant, Aneela Mohammed.
    Project #5: Preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement O, and Form G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Stars Agency, and Beneficiary, Pamela Rodriguez; and preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement P, and Form G-28 for hypothetical Petitioner, Music Records, and Beneficiary, Jessica Sanchez.
    Criteria
    you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on project 2, 3, 4, 5

  4. Understand the requirements to qualify for and maintain status to study full-time in the U.S. (F-1 and M-1 student visas).
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #2: Preparation of a transmittal letter to the American Embassy in London, England, for John Doe, the Applicant on Form DS 156.
    Project #3: Preparation of an H-1B1 application (Form I-129H) for John Doe, based on a hypothetical example.
    Project #4: Preparation of Forms I-864 and G-28 for hypothetical Applicant, Aneela Mohammed.
    Project #5: Preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement O, and Form G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Stars Agency, and Beneficiary, Pamela Rodriguez; and preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement P, and Form G-28 for hypothetical Petitioner, Music Records, and Beneficiary, Jessica Sanchez.
    Criteria
    you you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on project 2, 3, 4, 5

  5. Understand the requirements to qualify for and maintain employment-based, temporary visas for particular occupations (O,P,Q, and R visas).
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #2: Preparation of a transmittal letter to the American Embassy in London, England, for John Doe, the Applicant on Form DS 156.
    Project #3: Preparation of an H-1B1 application (Form I-129H) for John Doe, based on a hypothetical example.
    Project #4: Preparation of Forms I-864 and G-28 for hypothetical Applicant, Aneela Mohammed.
    Project #5: Preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement O, and Form G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Stars Agency, and Beneficiary, Pamela Rodriguez; and preparation of Forms I-129, Supplement P, and Form G-28 for hypothetical Petitioner, Music Records, and Beneficiary, Jessica Sanchez.
    Criteria
    you you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on project 2, 3, 4, 5

  6. Process a petition for permanent residence (Family-based residency and visas).
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #6: Preparation of Forms I-130, I-485, and G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Claudia Silva, and Beneficiary, John Bloom.
    Project #7: Preparation of Forms I-589 and G-28 based on a hypothetical asylum claim by Applicant Alberto Gonzalez.
    cumulative final examination.
    Criteria
    you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on project 6, 7 and final exam.

  7. Explain the procedure used to apply for asylum in the U.S.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project #6: Preparation of Forms I-130, I-485, and G-28, for hypothetical Petitioner, Claudia Silva, and Beneficiary, John Bloom.
    Project #7: Preparation of Forms I-589 and G-28 based on a hypothetical asylum claim by Applicant Alberto Gonzalez.
    cumulative final examination.
    Criteria
    you you Achieve a score of 70% or greater on project 6, 7 and final exam.