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Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

University of Pennsylvania

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This course begins by exploring short term entry and long term entry into the United States. We will cover the various means of short term entry and long term entry, as well as the general application processes. We will also examine exclusion and deportation in the United States. In particular, we will discuss how and why individuals may not be admitted into the United States and possible reasons for deportation or removal. Lastly, we will cover the process of how to become a United States citizen and the various requirements for naturalization.

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Fernando Chang-Muy

Thomas O’Boyle Lecturer in Law

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University of Pennsylvania

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 55 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Long Term Entry

This module explores entering the United States as a lawful permanent resident. We will start by discussing the difference between short term entry and long term entry. Then, we will discuss the various ways to obtain lawful permanent resident status. This includes family petitions, self petitions, employer based petitions, asylum petitions, special immigrant juvenile status, and the diversity visa program.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 45 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Module 2 3mPermanent Residency 5mFamily & Self Sponsorship6mEmployer Sponsorship6mSpecial Immigrants 6mAsylum9mDiversity Visa Program6m

7 readings

What is the Difference Between an Immigrant Visa and a Non-immigrant Visa?25mFrequently Asked Questions - Permanent Family Member10mEmployment-Based Immigrant Visas10mAsylum10mRefugees10mDiversity Visa Program10mSpecial Immigrant Juveniles25m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz 30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Exclusion and Deportation

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 39 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Introduction to Module 31mInadmissible Aliens - Part 16mInadmissible Aliens - Part 24mInadmissible Aliens - Part 33mWaivers4mDeportation - Part 14mDeportation - Part 27mCancellation of Removal 6m

4 readings

Ineligibilities and Waivers: Laws30mInadmissibility and Waivers Chart20mCancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents (Lawful)30mCancellation of Removal (Non lawful)10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Citizenship

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 24 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM NUTS AND BOLTS OF U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW

by HBNov 12, 2022

This class was great. I learned a lot about the US immigration system. I know this knowledge will stay with me throughout my career.

by CMOct 23, 2022

very heplful and interesting course, great Professor!

by UDec 30, 2022

Thank you so much for covering all the visa categories and detail with very basic examples. It was very helpful and easy to understand, complete all the modules.

by MDAug 3, 2022

This course was very helpful to understand the laws of United States

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