LAWS 1501 Immigration Regulatory Agencies

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) LAWS 1500 or LAWS 2327 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The course surveys the six federal agencies involved in immigration law, policy and procedure: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State. It provides an overview of the role of the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General as well as the Executive Office Immigration Review, which conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. Enrollment in this course does not qualify any person to engage in the practice of immigration law. This course is not intended for individuals enrolled in the paralegal program.