Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Code Book The Immigration and Nationality Act, often referred to as INA, is “the basic body of immigration law” (“Immigration and Nationality Act,” n.d.). The INA “is divided into titles, chapters, and sections” and is “contained in the United States Code (U.S.C.)” (“Immigration and Nationality Act,” n.d.). Within this paper I will be explaining certain definitions and reasons in regards to the following questions:
1. According to the INA, define who are a spouse, child, son/daughter, and parent.
2. Name some economic reasons for inadmissibility?
3. Name political and/or security reasons?
4. Name health reasons?
5. Criminal reasons?
6. Moral reasons?
7. What are the requisites for a waiver of inadmissibility
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“Grounds of admissibility and deportability are the core of U.S. immigration law” (Boswell, 125). They are the core because they regulate who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States. When it comes to submitting waivers of inadmissibility, the process can sometime be lengthy. Thus is, because the reason an individual was deemed inadmissible is taken into consideration and further investigated. In the end, the Attorney General is the one who makes the final decision to either allow or deny an individual entry into the United States. Overall, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is crucial when it comes to controlling each and every aspects of …show more content…
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INA § 101(a)(35), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(35)
INA § 101(b)(1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (b)(1) (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)
INA § 101(b)(2), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (b)(2)
INA § 101(h)(2), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (h)(2)
INA § 212(a)(1)(A)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(1)(i)
INA § 212(a)(2)(C)(D)(H)(I), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(2)(C)(D)(H)(I)
INA § 212(a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(3) (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)
INA § 212(a)(4)(A), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(4)(A)
INA § 212(a)(10)(A)(C)(D), 8 U.S.C. § 1182 (a)(10)(A)(C)(D)
INA § 212(d)(3)(A), 8 U.S.C. § 1182
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The Naturalization Act of 1790 was the first piece of United States federal legislation regarding immigration and it provided a national and uniformed rule for the process of naturalization. Under provisions of Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, it granted citizenship to “all free white persons” after two years residence and provided that the children of citizens born outside the borders of the United States would be “considered as natural born citizens” (Naturalization Acts, United States, 1790-1795). This was an important piece of legislation that encouraged immigration necessary for the continued growth and prosperity of the republic. The individuals that it was intended to attract and protect were European whites, specifically men who would bring skills and participate in the emerging manufacturing and mining labor
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This law was enacted by President Bill Clinton and was meant to give the federal government more authorization to detain and deport non-citizens (Executive Justice). The (DACA) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals order was expanded in 2012, this is supposed to help protect children that have been brought to the U.S.; however, they must meet many requirements (executive justice). (DAPA) Deferred Action for Parental Accountability, is a law that grants ''differed action" to non-citizens with children that are United States citizens (executive justice). The Haitian Refugee Fairness Act, and because of this act 60,000 to 80,000 Haitians who are trying to seek refuge are going to become United States citizens and without applying for a visa (Stevens, J. 2013). The Haitian Refugee Fairness Act is a prime example of what this country was built on and what it stands for “Justice and Liberty for all”. However, there are many laws that show kindness and Justice, others shower uncertainty and judgment. As there are many more laws on deportation this is a small overview on the debate taking place among law makers and citizens. With so many different deportation laws, they are said to be some of the most complicated laws in the U.S. (how to stop
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America is a nation consisting of many immigrants: it has its gates opened to the world. These immigrants transition smoothly and slowly from settlement, to assimilation then citizenship. These immigrants are first admitted lawfully as permanent residents before they naturalize to become full citizens. In her book “Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America”, the historian Mae Ngai draws our attention to the history of immigration and citizenship in America. Her book examines an understudied period of immigration regulation between 1924 and 1965.
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