| Designation of "Foreign Terrorist Organization" for Purposes of the Immigration and Naturalization Act |
| The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) provides that an alien is inadmissible to the United States if he or she is a representative of a "foreign terrorist organization." It also provides that an alien in the United States may be removed if he or she engages in terrorist activity. Section 219 of the INA sets the guidelines for the circumstances under which the U.S. Secretary of State can declare an organization a foreign terrorist organization. More... |
| Employment Issues - Generally |
| There are many issues surrounding the employment of immigrants who are already in the United States. Employers in the United States are prohibited from knowingly hiring undocumented aliens or aliens without the proper work authorizations. They are also prohibited from continuing to employ an alien whose status has changed from authorized to unauthorized to work.More... |
| Immigrant Visas - Employment-Based Visas - EB2/Advanced Degrees Or Exceptional Abilities |
| Because the United States allocates its annual allotment of many alien visas using a preference system, understanding the criteria by which aliens may qualify for visas is crucial. Three categories of aliens may qualify for EB-2 visas. The first category includes aliens with advanced degrees or their equivalents. The second category includes aliens whose exceptional ability in science, art, or business will provide a substantial benefit to the U.S. economy, to the cultural or educational interests of the U.S., or to the U.S. welfare. The third category consists of physicians who will provide medical services in an underserved area. More... |
| Methods of Acquiring Citizenship - Naturalization - Objective Requirements Other Than Residence |
| In addition to making the specified showing of residence, an alien who wishes to become a naturalized United States citizen must meet several other objective requirements, including having the requisite mental capacity and age and possessing the requisite English literacy and knowledge of U.S. history and government.More... |
| Grounds for Removal - National Security and Related Grounds |
| Grounds for Removal -- National Security and Related GroundsMore... |

