IMMIGRATION &

NATIONALITY LAW
& PRACTICE

SPRING

2010/2011
 NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF LAW

IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY LAW & PRACTICE

Spring Term 2010
Tues. & Thurs. 4:30 pm - 5:45 p.m.

Materials: Large 3-ring Binder - Get the biggest one you can find!
Hand-out materials - An amalgam of cases, forms and informative
materials on how to understand and practice immigration law. These go in
the binder. They are paginated sequentially, 1, 2, etc.. These are called
“Things”.

COURSE
OBJECTIVE: An examination of substantive and procedural aspects of U.S. Immigration
and Nationality Law. A practical analysis of immigration law with an
emphasis on attorney-client relationships. Hopefully, I can show you how
to be an effective advocate for immigrants and think like a lawyer. The
focus will be on representing the undocumented before administrative
agencies, and in the immigration and federal courts.

FORMAT: Lecture and dialog. There will be role-playing with respect to client
interviewing. Everyone must do this, either as a lawyer or client. I am
interested in your ideas and questions. No question is ever bad.

TESTS: We will have a three hour examination at the end of the course. You can
bring anything you want to the exam.

I will make myself available before and/or after every class for any questions you may
have. Usually, you can find me in the library or a local coffee shop. Other times can be arranged
upon request or you can email me or call me on the telephone. A copy of my resume is enclosed
for your information.
 SYLLABUS

Week 1: “Opportunity and Exclusion”, A Brief History of U.S. Things:

01/19/11 Immigration Policy, Ewing (2008) Pg. 1-84
Definition-Terms/Source Materials
Aliens/Nationals/Citizens
The Concept of Status/Entry
Immigrants/Non-Immigrants
The Preference System and Immediate Relatives
A first look at the Visa Bulletin
DHS, USCIS, DOL, EOIR, DOS
Basic Structure of Immigration Court System
Camins v. Gonzales, 500 F.3d 872 (C.A.9th, 2007).
In re: Navas-Acosta, 23 I&N Dec. 586 (BIA 2003).
In re: Collado-Munoz, 21 I&N Dec. 1061 (BIA 1998).
“Making Immigration Policy Through the States,” Kinnally
(2005)

Week 2: Visa Bulletin/Preference System Things:

01/24/11- Problems Pg. 845-176
01/26/11 “Representing Non-Citizens in the Criminal Court,” Kinnally
(2004)
Kinnally, “Admonitions in the Criminal Trial Court,” (2010)
Padilla v. Kentucky (2010) 130 5. Ct. 1473
People v. Leon , (2009) 901 N.E. 2d 997
Gill v. Ashcroft, 335 F.3d 574 (2003).
Leocal v. Ashcroft, 5430 U.S. 1 (2004).
Flores v. Ashcroft, 350 F.3d 666 (2003).
Gonzalez v. Mukasey, 2008 WL 4951067 (2008).
In re: Milian, 25 I&N Dec 197 (BIA 2010).
Week 3: Non-Immigrant Classifications Things:
01/31/11- A,B,C,D,E,F,I,J,M,N,R,S.T,U Pg. 177-258
02/02/11 Visa Waiver Program
Bayo v. Napolitano (7th Cir. 2010) 593 F. 3d 495.
Admission Procedures NIV’s & I-94's, Visa Waiver Program.
“Unlawful Presence v. Failure to Maintain Status”, Mehta
E,H,L,O,P,TN,
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Processing Dates
Labor Condition Applications
Matter of Hosseinpour, Int. Dec. 2349 (1975).
Matter of Areguillin, Int. Dec. 2775 (1980).

Week 4: Permanent Immigration - Family Relationships Things:

02/07/11- Petition for Alien Relative, I-130 & questions Pg. 259-340
02/09/11 In re: Lee 2006 WL 2631945 (2006).
Matter of Cavazos, Int.Dec. 2750 (BIA 1980).
Matter of Pineda, Int.Dec. 3112 (BIA 1989).
Freeman v. Gonzales, 444 F.3d 1031 (C.A. 9th, 2006).
“Common Law Marriages” Brown
Affidavits
“Marital Disharmony”, Greene (2007)
Conditional Residence - I-751
Battered spouses
Schmitt v. Maurer, 451 F.3d 1092 (C.A. 10th, 2006).
“Domestic Violence and Immigration Law,” Buys (2004)
Domestic Violence as a CIMT
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
Consular processing vs. Adjustment of Status -
Revocation of Visa Petitions

Week 5: Permanent Immigration through employment Things:

02/14/11- The Labor Certification Process Pg. 341-388
02/16/11 In Re: New York Dept. of Transportation Int. Dec. 3363
(1998).
In re: Perez-Vargas 23 I&N Dec. 829 (BIA 2005).
In re: WAC-03-118-54147, WAC-02-193-53169
Reduction in Recruitment
Completing 750A & B/I-140
National Interest Waivers
Diversity Immigrants
Employment Creation Visas
Week 6: Affidavit of Support Things:
02/21/11- K andV visas Pg. 389- 458
02/23/11 International Marriage Broker Regulation Act
Akhtar v. Burzynski, 384 F.3d 1193 (2004).
“Making the rulemakers play by the rules,” Kinnally (2005)
Employment Authorization
Special Immigrant Juveniles
Fornalik v. Perryman, 223 F.3d 523 (2000).
M.B. v. Quarantillo, 301 F.3d 109 (2002).
In re: A89 580 183 (October 4, 2007).

Week 7: Freedom of Information Act Things:

02/28/11- Waivers and Inadmissibility Pg. 459-576
03/02/11 Successful I-601 Waivers, Simmons & Scott Aila (2008).
In re: AAO 06 090 50010
Theodros v. Gonzales, 2007 WL 1806341 (2007).
Unlawful Presence
“What to do when Unlawful Presence Bewitches your
Immigrant Visa”, Ahlgren (2008).
In re: Monreal, 23 I&N Dec. 56 (BIA 2001).
In re: Recinas, 23 I&N Dec. 467 (BIA 2002).
In re: Lemus, 24 I&N Dec. 373 (BIA 2007).
In re: Briones, 24 I&N Dec. 355 (BIA 2007).

Week 8: Adjustment of Status - INA 245, 245(i) Things:

03/07/11- Completing Form I-485 Pg. 577-702
03/09/11 I-131, Application for Travel Document
Child Status Protection Act
How CSPA Works with Respect to ‘Age-Outs’, Shusterman
(2007).
Matter of Blas, Int. Dec. 2485 (1976).
INA 245(i)
In re: Avila-Perez, 24 I&N Dec. 78 (BIA 2007).
AILF Practice Advisory CSPA
Fernandez-Vargas v. Ashcroft, 126 S.Ct. 2422 (2006).
“Removal Orders Redux: An analysis of the immigration
deportation reinstatement statute,”The Globe, Kinnally,
(2006).
Week 9: Interviewing Clients Things:
03/21/11- How do you get clients? Pg. 703-782
03/23/11 How do you keep clients?
Representation Issues: Notary Publics
- (815 ILCS 505)
Ethical Considerations/Do’s & Don’ts, Forms
ISBA 99-04/ INS EOIR Regulations
In re: Kearns (ARDC 2008)
Representation of Aliens in Immigration Proceedings
Designation of Clients for next class with problems

Week 10: Problems Things:

03/28/11- Client/Attorney Interviews Pg. 783-790
03/30/11 (You are the clients/attorneys)
Role Playing
No reading material

Week 11: Immigration Oddities Things:

04/04/11- Family Unity Pg. 791-872
04/06/11 Legalization
TPS
In re: Barrientos, 24 I&N Dec. 100 (BIA 2007).
Registry
Deferred Action/Parole
Hernandez v. Reno, 91 F.3d 776 (5th Cir. 1996).
Motions to Reconsider/Reopen
Private Bills
I-9 Forms / Anti-discrimination / E-Verify
Hashmi v. Mukasey, 533 F.3d 700 (8th Cir. 2008).
Hoffman Plastic Compounds, Inc. v. NLRB, 535 U.S. 137
(2002).
U.S. v. Maswai 419 F.3d 822 (2005).
Kinnally (2009), “Seeking Compensation for Undocumented
Aliens in Tort Claims”, Economy Packaging v. Illinois,
Workers Compensation Commission.
Week 12: “A Few Points on trying Asylum Cases” Things:
04/11/11- Refugees and Political Asylum Pg.873-990
04/13/11 What’s a “refugee”?
What’s an “asylee”?
Gonzalez v. Reno, 212 F.2d 1337 (11th Cir. 2000).
Polavchak v. Meese, 774 F.2d 731 (7th Cir. 1985).
Tchoukhrova v. Gonzales 404 F.3d 1181 (9th Cir. 2005).
Shah v. Attorney General 446 F.3d 429 (3rd Cir. 2006).
Oliveira v. Holder F.3d, 2009 WL1547742 C.A.1, (2009)
Hernandez-Montiel v. INS, 225 F.3d 1084 (9th Cir. 2000).
“Witnesses, Statements and Depositions,” Trial Briefs,
Kinnally (2004).

Week 13: “Becoming a U.S. Citizen,” Millen (2006). Things:

04/18/11- Naturalization Charts Pg.991-1136
04/20/11 Citizenship/Naturalization
Derivation, birth, naturalization
N-400, N-600
“Accommodations for the Disabled,” Woog (2003).
Nguyen v. INS, 121 S.Ct. 2053 (2001).
Practice Advisory, Terminating Removal Proceedings to
Pursue Naturalization.
In re: Baires, (2008) 24 I, N Dec. 467.
O’Sullivan v. USCIS 372 F.Supp.2d 1097 (2005).
U.S. v. Maduno 40 F. 3d 1212 (1994)
In re: Gudarrama, (2008) 24 I & N 625.
In re: Guzman (BIA 2009) 24 I & N Dec. 824.
Nyari v. Napolitano (8th Cir. 2009)
Ali v. Smith 39 F. Supp.2d 1254 (1999).
In re: Acosta-Hidalgo, 24 I&N Dec. 103 (BIA 2007).
Week 14: Removal Proceedings Things:
04/25/11- Detention/Bail/Custody Pg. 1137-
04/27/11 NTA’s 1244

Flores v. Figuera v. U.S. 556 U.S. (2009)

Matter of MRA, (2008) 24 I & N 665.
Matter of CRC, (2008) 24 I & N 677.
Pleadings/Discovery
“Detention and Bond Issues in Immigration Law,” Montag
(2006).
Matter of Guevara, Int. Dec. 3143 (BIA 1991).
Matter of Tijernia-Villareal, Int. Dec.1990 (BIA 1969).
Cancellation of Removal
In Re: Hashmi 24 I&N Dec 785 (2009)
In Re: Andazola, 23 I&N Dec. 319 (2002).
Week 15: EXAM REVIEW - Questions and Answers Things:
04/30/11
5/1/11 FINAL EXAMINATION