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Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Current Trends and Ethical Issues

Recorded on: Mar. 27, 2012
Running Time: 01:07:14

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Taken from the Web Program Basic Immigration Law 2012 recorded March, 2012 in New York.

Lecture Topics  [01:07:14]

Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Current Trends and Ethical Issues  [01:07:14]
  • Non-immigrants and immigrants; immigrant intent
  • Quotas and priority dates
  • Latest trends - Courts’ response to state immigration laws
  • Understanding the morass of agencies
  • Unique ethical issues in immigration practice
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  • Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Current Trends and Ethical Issues
    Cyrus D. Mehta
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility Issues
    Cyrus D. Mehta
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