Immigration Practice 2008-2009
Robert C. Divine
Price: $275.00 1750 pages. 1 Softcover Volume. Table of Cases. Table of Statutes. Index. One CD-Rom. Published July 2008.
ISBN-13: 978-1-57823-244-4
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About the Book:
Immigration Practice covers all aspects of immigration law in one volume, complete with over 3,000 footnote citations to the wide range of statutes, regulations, court and administrative cases, policy memos, operations instructions, agency interpretive letters, and internet sites that a lawyer needs for complete understanding of a particular problem. No other source merges the practical with commentary and analysis so helpfully. Written and updated for 15 years by the same author
- Liberally cross references to other sections in the book where related topics are discussed (because so many topics are interrelated).
- Line-by-line instructions on how to complete the most commonly used forms to avoid embarrassing mistakes.
- Lists the contents of packages to file with government agencies, from forms and fees to detailed support letters to other supporting evidence.
- Explanations of potentially applicable visa options organized according to the attributes of the alien (and the employer), rather than the classifications in alphabetical order, so that practitioners can make sense of options in light of the client in the office.
- Comparisons and charts of attributes and procedures of such topics as nonimmigrant visa classifications, procedures to permanent residence, and standards of "extreme" hardship.
- Citations throughout the book and collection in the extensive CD-ROM Appendix, most useful Internet site URLs with explanation of the increasingly helpful free databases and tools available through each one.
Some of the most experienced and acclaimed immigration
lawyers in the nation have said:
"Immigration Practice is a handy reference work for both the novice and the experienced
practitioner with a novel organizational approach that focuses on real life situations rather
than the statutory category."
- Daryl Buffenstein is Chair of the national immigration practice group of Paul, Hastings,
Janofsky & Walker LLP. He is Former President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
(AILA) and General Counsel. He was the 1997 recipient of AILA's Founders Award."Immigration Practice is filled with practical, down to earth information in a format that is
easy to use. I bought one for each member of my staff."
- Peter Williamson, Houston, TX. Mr. Williamson is Former President of AILA (1994-1995) and
served as Chair of the Texas Chapter, on the National Board of Governors (1982-present),
and on the National Executive Committee."Immigration Practice fills a niche that needed filling: A single volume with all the basics
explained in plain English for newcomers, and plenty of sophisticated discussion with lots of
footnotes for old hands. The appendix alone is worth the price of the book! It has all the addresses,
phone numbers, and lists that are needed constantly in immigration practice, plus tips on how to
fill out the most common forms. I keep this volume on my desk as a convenient and thorough
reference. You can tell that it was prepared an experienced practitioner who understands the
practical side of an immigration practice and who is result oriented."
- Dale M. Schwartz, Atlanta, GA is Former President of AILA (1986-87), and has testified as an
expert witness before committees of the U.S. House of Representatives
and the United States Senate on immigration legislation. Mr. Schwartz was Co-Chairman of the
Immigration Law Committee of the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association."Immigration Practice is an absolutely fabulous resource, unlike anything else on the market,
oriented toward the attorney rather than the paralegal."
- David Ware, Metairie, LA is very active in AILA and NAFSA: Association of International
Educators."I ordered a copy of Immigration Practice. We love it, and are using it frequently."
- Elizabeth Stern, Baker and McKenzie, Washington, DC, heads the firm's Global Migration
& Executive Transfers group."I have just received your excellent treatise Immigration Practice. I would recommend it highly
as a valuable guide not only for a beginning immigration lawyer, but for the seasoned practitioner
as well."
- Ben Gim, Gim & Wong, New York, NY
In-house counsel have said:
"I am really impressed by Immigration Practice. I picked a few arcane questions to look up and
found the subjects right away in the index. The text was clear and practical. We find it very useful."
- Joseph K. Venishnick, Labor and Employment Counsel, ASEA Brown Boveri, Inc. Windsor, CT
Newer and regular practitioners have said:
"Immigration Practice is a tremendous guide through every possible contingency that a
lawyer may encounter in processing any sort of immigration petition. I would recommend this
book for anyone who qualifies for membership in the AILA/YLD."
- Ira L. Mazer, Philadelphia, PA"Immigration Practice is the best reference tool I have looked at on the subject, and actually
a good read. For instance, as a new practitioner I avoided filing needless relative petitions by
reading the clear discussion about the derivative beneficiaries and "following to join" eligibility
and procedures."
- Jeffrey Kantor, Arlington, VA"I truly use Immigration Practice as a bible for immigration practice. I generally read the
appropriate area of interest to which I need an answer, then refer to the statute and the regs.
It works quite well for me."
- Petro Morgos, Cherry Hill, NJ"I use Immigration Practice in preference to the other immigration law treatises I have tried.
It really is the best of its kind - the easiest to use and the most complete."
- Jonathan David Guze, Durham, NC"Immigration Practice has quickly become my immigration "bible" as a first look source,
despite having a number of other fine works in my collection."
- Byron Toben, Montreal, Quebec (Ill. & NY bar)"I'm a new disciple of your Immigration Practice book."
- Andre Michael Wang, Portland, OR"I have enjoyed and profited a great deal from Immigration Practice."
- Philip Berns, Stamford, CT"Immigration Practice, is one of the most invaluable tools in my library. Although I did not
anticipate a career in immigration law, most of my clients are Korean and many are in need of
immigration assistance. Needless to say, your book is the next best thing to the Bible. For
someone who is just hanging out their shingle and is interested in establishing an immigration
practice your book is invaluable."
- Seung-Ho Choe, Rockville, MD
What’s New in Immigration Practice 2008-2009 Edition
- Constantly increased and updated links to government web sites containing current contact information, forms, primary law sources of all types, case status information, and processing and substantive guides—all referenced by pinpoint citations in the text. See Chapter 5 explaining sources of law, Appendix C and D-1 showing web links, and the CD-ROM in the back cover providing one-click access!
- Analysis of the Labor Department’s new PERM rules, with tables showing how and where they change labor certification practice.
- Step-by-step instructions for completing DOL’s Form ETA 9089, which was introduced with the PERM program and which is completed and filed on-line.
- Analysis of REAL ID Act of 2005 and its impact on removal proceedings, asylum applications, judicial review and business immigration cases.
- Discusses the E-3 category for Australian nationals in specialty occupations.
- Updated treatment of the Basic Pilot Program for employment verification, which has been expanded to all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Provides references to USCIS’ on-line Adjudicator’s Field Manual.
- USCIS fee changes indicated throughout book.
- Updated chart showing each country’s special characteristics under immigration procedures, plus U.S. consular locations and contact information. See Appendix C-6 (CD-ROM in back cover).
- Addition of recent immigration-related cases decided by the federal courts.
- Discussion of recent decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Includes explanation of Direct Mail filing procedures for family-based cases, most of which are now filed with the National Benefits Center through its Chicago lockbox facility.
- Expanded treatment of USCIS’ electronic filing systems.
- ITIN and SSN issues.
- Information on dealing with the H-1B cap.
- Consideration of need for cross-cultural communications training in the context of asylum adjudications and determinations of witness credibility.
- Revised and updated discussion of the mechanics of the Basic Pilot Program.
- Discussion of legislation providing additional immigrant visa numbers for use by nurses to relief shortages cause by visa backlogs.
- Analysis of issues relating to the return of backlogs in certain immigrant visa preference categories.
- Tips for drafting labor certification applications.
- Updated poverty level guidelines.
About the Author:
Robert Divine, is the Chairman of the Immigration Group of Baker Donelson, a law firm of 540 lawyers and public policy advisors with offices in 14 cities from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Mr. Divine served in Washington, D.C. from July 2004 until November 2006 as the first Chief Counsel of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the world's largest immigration services agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). From July 2005 until July 2006, he served as Acting Director and then Acting Deputy Director of USCIS. In early 2004 he served as an expert for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom evaluating the impact on asylum claims from DHS' implementation of expedited removal procedures. He has practiced immigration law since 1986 and is the current Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s liaison committee to the U.S. Department of State. He has served as an expert witness in U.S. and foreign courts. His practice includes all aspects of U.S. immigration law, representing large and small international and domestic employers, family sponsors, and individual foreign nationals. He has also litigated significant business matters, including class action employment discrimination, contract, commercial, product liability, antitrust, ERISA benefits, business torts (including RICO, misrepresentation, Consumer Protection Act), and immigration-related criminal matters.
About the Updating Author:
R. Blake Chisam, updating author for the 2005 and 2006 editions and contributing editor, serves as Senior Counsel to the Immigration Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Before accepting the invitation of the House leadership to undertake government service, Chisam practiced exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law as a partner several well know firms including his own.He advised organizations with respect to immigration-related policy, employment, civil rights, and health care law matters, including related white-collar criminal and regulatory compliance issues. Mr. Chisam served on Business Litigation committee. In October 2000, Mr. Chisam and his wife Jasmine A. Majid were awarded the Meritorious Public Service Award by then Attorney General Janet Reno, in recognition of their "tireless and distinguished pro bono efforts on behalf of unrepresented aliens detained by the...Immigration and Naturalization Service."