Immigration Law

1. Types of Immigration Status
   1. Non-immigrant Status
      1. Tourist Visas
         1. Purpose and limitations
            1. Permitted activities
            2. Duration of stay
         2. Application process
            1. Required documentation
            2. Interview process at consulate
         3. Visa waiver program
            1. Eligibility criteria
            2. Participating countries
      2. Student Visas
         1. Types of student visas
            1. F-1 visa for academic studies
            2. M-1 visa for vocational studies
         2. Application requirements
            1. Acceptance from a SEVP-certified school
            2. Form I-20 issuance and usage
            3. Proof of financial support
         3. Study-related permissions
            1. On-campus employment
            2. Optional Practical Training (OPT)
            3. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
      3. Work Visas
         1. Temporary Worker Visas
            1. H-1B visa for specialty occupations
               1. Eligibility and cap restrictions
               2. Employer sponsorship requirements
            2. L-1 visa for intracompany transferees
               1. Organizational requisites
               2. Duration and family considerations
         2. Seasonal Worker Visas
            1. H-2A visa for agricultural workers
            2. H-2B visa for non-agricultural workers
               1. Employer recruitment obligations
               2. Labor certification process
   2. Immigrant Status
      1. Family-based Immigration
         1. Immediate relatives vs. family preference categories
            1. Definition and distinctions
            2. Annual numerical limitations
         2. Petition process
            1. Sponsorship requirements
            2. Affidavit of support
         3. Impact of changes in family circumstances
      2. Employment-based Immigration
         1. Employment-based preference categories
            1. First preference (EB-1) for priority workers
            2. Second preference (EB-2) for professionals with advanced degrees
            3. Third preference (EB-3) for skilled workers
         2. Labor certification process
            1. PERM process steps
            2. Employer requirements and responsibilities
         3. Visa bulletins and retrogression
      3. Diversity Visa Program
         1. Eligibility requirements
            1. Country of origin restrictions
            2. Educational and experience qualifications
         2. Selection process
            1. Entry submission and lottery drawing
            2. Notification and finalization of the visa process
   3. Refugee and Asylum Status
      1. Definitions and Distinctions
         1. Refugee vs. asylum seeker
         2. Protection under international conventions
      2. Application Process
         1. Refugee processing overseas
         2. Asylum application within the U.S.
            1. Affirmative vs. defensive asylum procedures
         3. Legal and evidential challenges
      3. Rights and Responsibilities of Refugees and Asylees
         1. Access to public benefits
         2. Eligibility for adjustment of status
         3. Restrictions on travel and status maintenance