U.S. Immigration Systems, Data, Status, and Concepts

Years in the making, the Department of State published the 2009 Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List in the April 30, 2009 Federal Register.

This 2005 DOS cable discusses the most common “hits” that occur in CLASS namechecks.

On May 16, 2002 INS published its long anticipated proposed SEVIS regulations.

IIRIRA Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 as originally passed.

Final Rule on REAL ID License and ID Standards 73 Fed. Reg. 5271 (January 29, 2008).

Homeland Security Act of 2002. Pub. L. 107 296 (November 25, 2002), 116 Stat. 2135.

Although it is important to be familiar with all sources of authority, it is also important to be aware of a “hierarchy of authority.” Briefly described, no law or government action can violate the Constitution. Statutes, Federal Case Law, and Presidential acts having the effect of law all share a