'Immigration law' refers to national
government policies which control the phenomenon of
immigration to their country.
Immigration law, regarding foreign citizens, is related to
nationality law, which governs the
legal status of people, in matters such as
citizenship. Immigration laws vary from
country to
country, as well as according to the
political climate of the times, as sentiments may sway from the widely inclusive to the deeply exclusive.
Immigration law regarding the citizens of a
country is regulated by
international law. The United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
[1] mandates that all
countries allow entry to its own citizens.
Certain countries may maintain rather strict laws which regulate the right of entry and internal rights once established: such as the duration of stay, the right to participate in
government. Most countries have
laws which designate a process for
naturalization, by which immigrants may become citizens.
Immigration law in the UK
British Overseas Citizens have identical legal rights to British citizens - distinguished only in title. British citizenship can be obtained as of right for anybody who was born in Britain, or British overseas territory. It is also available as of right for people of whom one parent is a "British (or British Overseas)
[2] citizen otherwise than by descent"
[3].
EU citizens
EU citizens, as created by the Treaty of Rome art 17 have the right to work, provide services or self employment in the
UK
Non-UK, Non-EU citizens
Immigration Law in the USA
Immigration law is a serious political issue in the
USA, as the nation heads towards its
2008 Presidential Elections.
See also
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Department of Homeland Security
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Immigration debate
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Immigration to the United States
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Nationality law
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Nativism (politics)
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Passport
External links
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PoliticosLatinos.com Videos of 2008 US Presidential Election Candidates' Positions regarding Immigration
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