Immigration Law – Real World Insight and Practical Tools
As of 2025, 3.7 million deportation cases are pending in Immigration courts. Of those, 1.2 million involve legal counsel. That means millions of immigrants are facing one of the most critical legal battles of their lives—without a lawyer. In response, some organizations are now advocating for a federal defender service for immigration cases.
The stakes in these cases couldn’t be higher—losing the case can mean losing your home, job, safety, and even your family. In some heartbreaking instances, individuals who have a legal right to reside in the U.S. are deported simply because they couldn’t prove it.
Studies show that immigrants represented by legal counsel are up to 10 times more likely to be allowed to remain in the country than immigrants without legal representation. As a member of a legal team—especially as a paralegal—your work in immigration law can make a profound difference in someone’s life.
Why Immigration Law Matters
Immigration law in the U.S. is constantly evolving—shaped by shifting policies, court decision, and humanitarian crises. This creates a demand for professionals who understand how to navigate these complexities with compassion, accuracy, and current knowledge. Given recent events, for paralegals looking to enter the immigration law field or currently working in immigration law looking to expand their expertise, staying up to date is not optional—it’s essential.
Go Beyond the Headlines: Learn with Structure and Purpose
While it’s easy to access immigration news and policy updates online, many legal professionals benefit from a more structured approach to learning. That’s where an online course may be beneficial—providing clarity and confidence in a complex legal landscape.
If you’re looking for more insight into the current U.S. immigration policies and regulations, our affordable online Advanced Paralegal course in Immigration Law could be the right fit for you. Also, if you’re certified by NALA, this course counts toward 20 hours of CLE credit to renew your certification which you must do every 5 years.
What You’ll Learn in the Course
This recently updated online course offers compact, accessible coverage of the most current U.S. immigration law and procedures including:
- Nonimmigrant visas, including B-1/B-2, F-1. H-1Bs, and visas for investment and trade.
- Humanitarian protections: asylum, refugee status, and visas for survivors of violence including AWA, SIJ, U, and T visas.
- Lawful permanent resident pathways via applications based on family relationships, employment, and investment, including adjustment of status, Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), and consular processing.
- Grounds of inadmissibility and deportation including court removal processes, waivers, and relief options.
- Naturalization and citizenship eligibility.
- Balanced coverage of statutory rules and real-world application to support effective legal problem-solving.
- Numerous case studies, examples, and practical exercises to help apply legal theory to practice.
- Tools for student success, including learning objectives, marginal notes on key terms, and many documents and illustrations from actual practice.
- A chapter on managing an immigration practice, including performing case assessment and client interviewing.
Course Format & Certification
- Six exams placed throughout to help reinforce and assess your knowledge.
- Complete the course with a 70% or above to earn your Immigration Law Certificate.
- Self-paced format with up to one year to complete—ideal for busy professionals.
- No exam deadlines—progress on your schedule.
With a total tuition cost of only $455.00, an Immigration Law certificate may be within your reach. Whether supporting attorneys in deportation defense cases, assisting asylum seekers, or helping reunite families, this course will prepare you to advocate for those in need of legal support.
Schedule a call today to learn more, or enroll now.
