National laws regarding the immigration of citizens of that country are regulated by international law. The United Nations' International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights mandates that all countries allow entry to their own citizens.
What exactly does an immigration lawyer do?
Immigration lawyers represent individual and business clients before the USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in Immigration Courts and the federal circuit courts on issues dealing with immigration, emigration, visas, green cards, adjustment of status, political asylum, and other important immigration and ...
Do immigrants need lawyers?
You don't really need an immigration lawyer. It is possible to get your visa/permit without one.
Can any lawyer practice immigration law?
Lawyers admitted to the bar of any state in the United States can practice immigration law. Because immigration law is federal law, attorneys can practice – including appearing in Court and before immigration agents – in any of the 50 states so long as they are a member in good standing of at least one state's bar.
What type of lawyer helps immigrants?
An immigration lawyer is an independent practitioner (unconnected to the U.S. immigration authorities) who helps clients deal with a wide range of issues relating to visas, green cards, U.S. citizenship, and other immigration benefits.