How the United States Immigration System Works

U.S. immigration law is very complex. Here's basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.

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STATE FACT SHEETS

Looking for state specific immigration data and facts? Select a state to view one of our Fact Sheets.

  • Blog

Asylum Seekers Illegally Turned Away by Border Patrol

Lawyers and advocates have received damning reports from asylum-seeking families, adults, and even unaccompanied minors fleeing Mexico and Central America who have been systematically turned away

  • Special Report

Deported with No Possessions

Too often, some or all of a detainee’s belongings are lost, destroyed, or stolen by the immigration-enforcement agents entrusted with their care.

  • Practice Advisories

Litigation for Business Immigration Practitioners

This Practice Advisory provides information to help practitioners assess whether filing suit in federal court is the right option for challenging an employment-based petition denial. 

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