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University of Pennsylvania

Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

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.

Status: Civil Procedures
Status: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
IntermediateCourse10 hours

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AH

5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2023

An excellent educational program that gives a clear, in-depth knowledge of the complicated US immigration system.

PO

5.0Reviewed May 23, 2024

Great course explains pretty well the type of visas the US have, and how they can be requested, it is a very useful and informative course.

JM

4.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2024

Good course, nicely organized, definitely went over the subject in broad strokes, while discussing some of the finer points. Highly recommend.

HB

5.0Reviewed Nov 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.

KH

5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2022

This was a great course! I learned a lot about immigration law that can be helpful to my students.

SB

5.0Reviewed Oct 8, 2023

A lot of important information about U.S. immigration laws and processes! Very helpful.

CB

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2024

it is good, everyone who is going to u s ,it is helpful for giving good information about u s visas

LL

4.0Reviewed Mar 30, 2024

Very good information, outside resources. However, one of the links did not work. I didn't see much point in sharing my personal information at the start of the course.

MP

5.0Reviewed Dec 21, 2023

Based on my research prior to this course what I learnt here solidified my findings added light to the info that I was not aware of.

SG

5.0Reviewed Oct 7, 2024

99 / 5,000 Excellent course to refresh basic knowledge of US immigration law.

SP

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2025

Really helpful course, helped me learn a lot more about Immigration Laws and processes

AP

5.0Reviewed May 9, 2024

Great professor lectures, understandable course, and organized. The only thing is that some of the reading websites are under maintenance so, I was not able to read two of the excepts assigned.

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