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Weissbrodt, David S.

Immigration law and procedure in a nutshell by David Weissbrodt, Laura Danielson. - 5th ed. - [St. Paul, Minn.] Thomson/West c2005. - lxxxix, 656 p. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 604-624) and index.

History of U.S. immigration law and policy -- The source and scope of the federal power to regulate immigration and naturalization -- Administrative structure of immigration law -- The congressional role in the immigration process -- Immigrants -- Nonimmigrant visitors and temporary workers -- Nonimmigrant students -- Grounds for inadmissibility and removal -- Removal proceedings and relief from removal -- Refugees and asylum -- International law issues related to immigration -- Citizenship -- The rights of non-citizens in the United States -- Criminal aspects of immigration -- Ethical dimensions of immigration practice.

ISBN: 0314154167 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780314154163 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005276417

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Emigration and immigration law--United States.

LC Class. No.: KF 4819 .3 / .W4 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 342.7308/2