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The United States immigration system is built on a complicated set of laws, rules, and procedures. In order to obtain the best possible outcome in a given immigration proceeding, it helps to understand the laws that underlay the process. Fortunately, immigration laws are the same throughout the country, since they are governed at the federal level; but some state laws effectively impact immigrants as well. FindLaw's Immigration Laws and Resources section covers the various federal laws and regulations governing U.S. immigration; overviews of state laws that impact immigration and legal status; directories of government agencies that handle immigration issues; links to relevant government forms; and more.

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    Federal laws cover a wide range of areas related to immigration and naturalization. This article provides an overview of the Immigration and Nationality Act, recent changes to the law, and how to challenge immigration decisions.

  • California State Immigration Laws
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    A guide to California’s immigration laws. Learn about immigration law enforcement in California, employment checks, the state’s E-Verify law, driver’s license requirements, public benefits restrictions, and more.

  • Federal Laws and Resources

    Only the federal government has the authority to control and regulate immigration into the United States, even though many state laws are written to either protect or restrict undocumented immigrants' access to state benefits. Therefore, it is import...

  • Federal vs. State Immigration Laws
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    Overview of state and federal governments' roles in immigration policy, jurisdiction, and enforcement. Learn about the federal government’s jurisdiction over immigration law, states’ powers, and more.

  • Florida State Immigration Laws
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    A look at Florida’s immigration laws. Find information on employment checks, Florida’s E-Verify law, driver’s license requirements, immigration law enforcement, public benefits restrictions, and more.

  • Immigration Forms & Fees
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    Each step of the U.S. immigration process will require you to file a number of forms and pay several fees. In this article, you’ll find links to frequently requested forms and fee information.

  • Immigration Government Agencies
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    Overview In most immigration cases, the question of which agency to start with can be answered through the location of the individual needing assistance: If you are already inside the borders of the U.S. and are in need of help with an immigration is...

  • Immigration Resources
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    A collection of links to valuable immigration-related resources. You’ll find links to immigrations forms, guides, laws, and news, as well as USCIS and Dept. of Homeland Security resources.

  • Information for Employers
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    Employers should take adequate steps to ensure that their employees aren’t in the U.S. in violation of federal immigration laws. This section includes a number of resources to help employers comply with federal law.

  • New Mexico State Immigration Laws
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    Welcome to FindLaw's coverage of existing New Mexico legislation and rules related to individuals' immigration status. Below you will find information on what, if any, rules New Mexico has regarding immigration checks by law enforcement, educational ...

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