Immigration Law 101: Employment Immigration Law
This article explains the procedures, categories, and considerations that employers and prospective employees should be aware of.
GPSolo July/August 2024: Immigration Law
Volume 41, Issue 4
Features
Immigration Law 101: Family-Based Immigration Law
Family-based immigration lawyers work within the tangle of immigration statutes, regulations, agencies, and court cases to assist clients with petitions to allow their family members to immigrate.
Immigration Law 101: Immigration Removal Defense
Immigration defense lawyers seek to prevent their clients from being deported; they do so using arguments related to asylum, cancellation of removal, withholding of removal, and protection under the…
What Are the Differences Between Immigration Statuses? Refugee, Asylee, TPS, Parolee, DACA, and Nonimmigrant Status
Attorneys working to give their clients a chance to gain legal permanent status must know that not all statuses afford clients the same protections.
The Importance of Multicultural and Multilingual Competence in Immigration Law
Bridging cultures and languages in immigration law is both a professional necessity and a moral imperative for attorneys.
Ethical Obligations of the Lawyer-Client Relationship in Immigration Law
Immigration lawyers must consider ethical issues pertaining to the lawyer-client relationship, confidentiality, communications, conflict of interest, competence, fees, and artificial intelligence.
Working with Immigrant Youth Pursuing Humanitarian Applications and Asylum
This article reviews options for youth who leave their countries and parents behind, including seeking asylum in immigration court, alternative humanitarian options, and Special Immigrant Juvenile St…
Legal Rights of Undocumented Immigrants (Unauthorized Workers) in the Workplace
Unauthorized workers have most of the same protections as authorized workers, but many don’t know that workplace laws apply to them.
Marketing for Immigration Law Clients
Immigration lawyers must critically evaluate their marketing approaches, ensuring they not only comply with legal ethics but also honor the trust placed in them by those seeking a new life.
Lessons Learned as an Immigration Judge
The author presents lessons she learned as an assistant chief counsel for the Department of Homeland Security and an immigration judge for the Department of Justice.
Pro Bono Work in Immigration Law: Volunteering with KIND
By working in conjunction with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), lawyers can ensure no child appears in immigration court without the representation of an attorney.
Columns
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 and Its Effect on Foreign-Born Adoptions
This column shines a light on areas of immigration law that are often overlooked or that most people do not understand, using examples from adoptions following the Korean War.
New Arrivals and Imminent Departures
Our Chair extends thanks to those who have been a driving force behind the GPSolo Division’s success, including this issue of GPSolo, which focuses on the important issue of immigration.
Ready Resources in Immigration Law
Check out these American Bar Association books and web resources on topics related to immigration law.
Translator Devices and Apps for Work and Play
Whether you need a pocket-sized gadget to translate speech and text in real time or a smartphone app to scan and interpret images and documents, there’s a reasonably priced translator solution for yo…
The Pros and Cons of Solo Practice
The author explores the pros and cons of solo practice, from the joys of autonomy to the burdens of administrative tasks.
Can Social Media Influencers Create Value for Law Firms?
As social media continues to shape consumer behavior and expectations, law firms that embrace influencer marketing can stay ahead of the curve, positioning themselves as forward-thinking and client-c…
Life’s Lessons and Unexpected Challenges: A Shift in Perspective
Whether you’re just starting out as an attorney or venturing out on your own for the first time, remember that life will throw things at you unexpectedly.
Issue Editors
Valencia Herrera and Joshua Daley Paulin (convening issue editors), Elí Salomón Contreras, Alexandra Graves, Eleanor Southers, Lynae A. Tucker-Chellew, Lesly Longa Vaillancourt. Consultant: Hao Li
GPSolo magazine, July/August 2024 (41:4): Immigration Law