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May 18, 2025
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PAL 114 - Immigration Law and Practice
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. immigration and nationality law, focusing on its practical application in law firms, non-profit legal service agencies and corporate settings. Students explore key topics including employment and family-based visas, refugee protection, asylum law and policies impacting vulnerable populations. The course also covers the citizenship process, providing insights into legal procedures and policy considerations that shape immigration law today. Through case studies and real-world applications, students gain valuable knowledge to navigate this complex legal field effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the role various federal agencies play in an immigration application or case, including the Department of Homeland Security agencies, the Department of State, the Department of Justice and the Department of Labor.
- Navigate government immigration websites to select proper forms and procedures for specific applications.
- Distinguish between the legal status of immigrants, nonimmigrants and U.S. citizens.
- Analyze key immigration documents.
- Assess the requirements for nonimmigrant (temporary) visas for visiting, work, commerce, study and other purposes.
- Outline the requirements to apply for permanent residency through family, employment-based petitions or humanitarian applications.
- Explain the requirements for humanitarian-based immigration relief such as asylum, withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture and special provisions for children, victims of interpersonal violence, crimes and human trafficking.
- Develop specialized paralegal skills including client interviewing, communication, form completion and file organization with an emphasis on attention to detail and deadlines.
Listed Topics
- Federal agency roles
- Legal status of immigrants, requirements for nonimmigrants and relief pathways
- Eligibility requirements for naturalization
- Immigration case litigation at the trial and appellate court levels
- Ethical issues arising in immigration practice
- Resources available to obtain up-to-date information in immigration law
Reference Materials
Current textbook and materials as deemed by the instructor.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/14/2025
Last Reviewed: 03/14/2025
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