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Apr 25, 2024
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LEGAL 257 - Immigration Law:CD
5.0 Credits
An introduction to immigration law and policy with an emphasis on practical paralegal skills. Course engages students in the study of classification of immigrants and nonimmigrants, procedures for admission and deportation, asylum and refugees, and naturalization and citizenship.
Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and use correctly the common vocabulary terms as related to immigration law.
- Describe how an individual gains lawful entry to the United States.
- Distinguish between the various types of visas and application processes.
- Explain deportation and removal requirements.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in an immigration law context.
- Show an awareness of cultural, religious, and ethnic perspectives of those involved in the immigration process and the role and ethical duties of paralegals.
- Identify and apply substantive and procedural concepts fundamental in immigration law to deepen understanding and solve problems.
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