Immigration Law
/ɪˌmɪɡˈreɪʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the entry, stay, and removal of non-citizens in a country.
She consulted an attorney specializing in immigration law to handle her visa application.
- (n.) Legal rules and policies regulating naturalization and citizenship acquisition.
Immigration law includes statutes about how immigrants may become citizens.
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Commentary
Immigration law encompasses both procedural and substantive elements related to non-citizens' legal status; practitioners should be aware of its interplay with international and human rights law.
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