Immigration Law
IMLW400 — Immigration Law, 3.0 hours
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of policies and basics of immigration and nationality law. Upon completion of this course students will be able to apply legal principles to practical situations by working on hypothetical immigration client files, including preparation of forms to be created with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Professor
Julie Beadle graduated from the University of Akron School of Law summa cum laude and has been employed with the Eleventh District Court of Appeals in Trumbull County as a judicial attorney for seven years. She enjoys performing research on a variety of difficult legal problems. Julie Beadle has also taught online paralegal courses in many subjects and finds the experience of interacting with upcoming paralegals to be very rewarding. As a life-long resident of Ohio, she likes to watch all Cleveland sports teams and attend Cleveland Indians games. She also spends time caring for her cats, all of which have been rescued.
Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation
All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu
Books and Resources
Ayodele Gansallo, Judith Bernstein-Baker. Understanding Immigration Law and Practice. Aspen, 2016.
Evaluation Method
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary
- Assignments - Total of 60 Points
- Weekly discussion forums-Total of 80 Points
- Final Exam - 50 Points
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 190. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 190.
Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
D = (60% - 69%)
F < (Below 60%)
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
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Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730
You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020
She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu
Career Services
Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu
Objectives
- Understand the sources and formation of immigration law and describe the roles of key individuals and agencies in the immigration system.
- Distinguish nonimmigrant visas from immigrant visas, understand the criteria for common types of non-immigrant visas, and identify proper nonimmigrant visa categories for individuals seeking nonimmigrant visas
- Have a general understanding of available forms of humanitarian relief, including differentiating asylum, refugee status, and CAT claims, and the procedures to obtain these forms of relief
- Understand the fundamentals of immigrant visas, including employment-based visas and family-based visas.
- Learn about other special visa categories, including VAWA, U visas, and T visas.
- Distinguish grounds for removal and grounds of inadmissibility and display an understanding of the structure of removal proceedings
- Master the fundamentals of the naturalization process
- Assess issues arising for paralegals working in immigration practices, including filing, due diligence on meeting deadlines, and ethical issues.
Lessons
- Historical Background and Introduction to the U.S. Immigration System
Study Course Syllabus
Read Chapters 1 & 2
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation
- Nonimmigrant Visa Overview
Read Chapters 3 & 4
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete Assignment 1
Lesson Evaluation
- Representing Asylum Seekers
- Family-Sponsored Immigration and Permanent Resident Status
Read Chapter 5 & 6
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete Assignment 2
Lesson Evaluation
- Employment-Based and Self-Sponsored Immigration
Read Chapter 7
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation
- Immigration Relief for Vulnerable Populations
Read Chapter 8
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation
- Grounds of Inadmissibility and Deportation
Read Chapter 9
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation
- Immigration Court Practice and Relief from Removal
Read Chapter 10
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation
- Citizenship and Naturalization
Read Chapter 11
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete Assignment 3
Complete the Final Exam
Request the Next Course
Lesson Evaluation
THANKS FOR A GREAT CLASS