§ 12.1 Introduction

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§ 12.1 INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of the laws and issues that affect non-U.S. citizens as they travel to and seek to enter the United States. Immigration law is extremely complex and changes constantly. Non-U.S. citizens should seek the advice of competent immigration counsel before seeking to enter the United States. This is especially true if they have any kind of criminal history (regardless of where or how long ago), or if they have ever violated U.S...