Immigration Law and The Family

This invaluable resource on immigration law shows you how to fill out key INS and DOS forms for each category of family immigrant and forms for immigrant visa application at U.S. consulates. It helps you document complicated family relationships where birth or marriage certificates are unavailable, or where the INS suspects a fraudulent relationship. Gives detailed descriptions of stepchildren, legitimate and legitimated children, orphans, and adopted children. Provides details of the filing processes and eligibility for visa petitions and adjustment of status applications with the INS. Also explains the role of the DOS and handling of family-based visa petitions and immigrant visa applications for people who will immigrate from abroad.