Families & Immigration: A Practical Guide is an essential tool for practitioners who assist in all aspects of family-sponsored immigration. This resource is designed for everyday practice by new and seasoned immigration attorneys, immigration paralegals, community-based organizations, and family immigration advocates.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of family immigration law with clearly worded explanations, samples, and charts. It reaches all aspects of family-sponsored immigration, including a thorough examination of issues related to immigration through marriage. Both the legal requirements and procedural instructions are covered in detail. This tool is intended to guide you step-by-step through the process of filing a family-based visa petition, an adjustment of status or immigrant visa application, or any other related form or application.

​​​​​​Included Topics:

·    Affidavit of support

·    Adjustment of status

·    Consular processing

·    Child Status Protection Act

·    Conditional residence and the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, including the corresponding waivers

·    Grounds and waivers of inadmissibility, including the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

·    Petition for Alien Relative

·    245(i) eligibility and grandfathering

·    Violence Against Women Act and the self-petitioning process for immigrant victims of domestic violence

·    Alternate immigration remedies that are available for victims of domestic violence

New in this Edition

· Updated practice tips on consular processing and important warnings for clients

·   Expanded section on eligibility for adjustment of status, including those with TPS, a parole entry, and 245(i)

·   Latest information on inadmissibility, including public charge, and waivers, such as the provisional waiver

Pricing

​​​​​Regular: Book or PDF = $245 / Book & PDF = $285
Nonprofit: Book or PDF = $165 / Book & PDF = $205
          
                                   

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