Embracing mainstream international law, this section on stateless person explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "stateless person" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law […]
Dual (or Plural) Nationality Embracing mainstream international law, this section on dual (or plural) nationality explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "dual (or plural) nationality" in the Parry and Grant […]
The Legal History of Sudan This section provides an overview of Sudan Sudan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011, the United States continued its bilateral and multilateral initiatives to […]
Who Becomes a Refugee? Introduction to Refugee People leave their home countries for many reasons. Sometimes they are fleeing poverty, or they hope to find a better life in another place. People who migrate for economic reasons, however, are not considered refugees. Yet economic migrants […]
The Legal History of Honduras This section provides an overview of Honduras Honduras and Nicaragua in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 4, 2011, DHS announced the extension of the TPS […]
Introduction to Immigration Immigration, the movement of people into another nation with the intention of residing there permanently. The contrasting term emigration refers to the movement of people permanently leaving a nation. Immigration is a worldwide phenomenon. From the 17th century to […]
Hazardous Waste in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 18/11, "Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the […]
Introduction to Nationality Nationality, in law, condition or status of belonging to, or having legal identity with, a nation or state. In various political systems a distinction is made between nationality and citizenship; the latter represents a higher political status, usually involving […]
Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues In relation to the international law practice and asylum, refugee, and migrant protection issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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Sudan and South Sudan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 13, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced the extension of the designation of Sudan for TPS for 18 […]
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Concept of Naturalisation See the dictionary definition of Naturalisation. Characteristics of Naturalisation [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of Naturalisation Spanish: […]
Expanded Authority of Consular Officers to Revoke Visas in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 27,2011, the Department of State announced a change to its regulations in order to expand the […]
Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues In relation to the international law practice and asylum, refugee, and migrant protection issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration Note: there is detailed information and […]
The Legal History of Citizenship This section provides an overview of Citizenship Cross References of Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration in International Law Real ID Act, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.A.3. Constitutionality of state laws concerning […]
LLC Draft Articles on Nationality in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 17, 2011, Steven Hill, Counselor to the U.S. Mission to the UN, spoke on the views of the United States on the work of […]
Immigration and Visas In relation to the international law practice and immigration and visas in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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Asylum, protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country. Asylum can also mean any place offering safety, shelter, and protection. An insane asylum is a treatment center for mentally ill persons, although the term is normally used in […]
Availability of Contempt Sanctions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 15, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit decided that contempt sanctions against a […]
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 9, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") issued a notice, effective on the same […]
Asylum and Refugee Status and Related Issues in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA"), as amended, 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, authorizes […]
Immigration and Nationality Act in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 13, 2011, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding provisions […]
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Human Rights Abusers in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 4, 2011, President Barack Obama issued Presidential Proclamation 8697, […]
Haiti in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 19, 2011, the Secretary of Homeland Security simultaneously extended Haiti's designation for TPS and redesignated Haiti for TPS for a period of 18 […]
Extension of Immunities in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 8, 2011, President Obama issued Executive Order 13568, reprinted below, extending immunities to the Office of the High […]
Visa Waiver Program Agreements on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011, the United States signed bilateral agreements with Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, […]
The United Nations: Background Note The name "United Nations" was devised by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the "Declaration by United Nations" of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged […]
De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa Petition in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa […]
Elimination of National Security Entry-exit Registration System (nseers) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 28, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced that it […]
Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously: On January 22, 2013, the United States submitted its brief on appeal in a case brought by an individual born in Yemen challenging the […]
United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements: On April 18, 2013, representatives of the governments of the United States and the […]
Nationality and Citizenship In relation to the international law practice and nationality and citizenship in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood […]
Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA” or “Act”), as amended, 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, […]
Consular Nonreviewability in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Consular Nonreviewability: On September 9, 2013, the United States filed a petition for rehearing en banc in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Din v. Kerry, No. 10-16772. […]
In relation to the international law practice and passports in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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Passports: United States v. Moreno in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Passports: United States v. Moreno: In United States v. Moreno, No. 12-1460, 727 f.3d 255 (3d Cir. Jul. 3, 2013), a defendant in a criminal case appealed her conviction for falsely and […]
Syria: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Syria: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On June 17, 2013, DHS announced that it was both extending the existing designation of Syria for TPS for 18 […]
Immigration and Visas In relation to the international law practice and immigration and visas in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On May 30, 2013, the Department of Homeland […]
Passports as Proof of Citizenship in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Passports as Proof of Citizenship: See discussion in Section 1.B., below, of cases involving the use of passports as proof of U.S. citizenship. Resources Notes
Women and Nationality in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document “Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law”): On December 7, 2011, Secretary Clinton delivered remarks at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ministerial on the 60th […]
Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously: 3. The State Department Acted Lawfully in Canceling Hizam's Erroneously Issued CRBA and U.S. Passport In any event, the […]
Race In relation to the international law practice and Race in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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Sudan and South Sudan: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Sudan and South Sudan: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On January 9, 2013, DHS announced that it was both extending the existing […]
De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa Petition in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa Petition: On […]
WTO Accession: Russia, Samoa, Montenegro, and Vanuatu in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 16, 2011, trade representatives at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization […]
Canada Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Canada Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements: The U.S.-Canada Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement, discussed in this world legal […]
United States Statement at the Human Rights Council in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 14, 2011, at the 18th session of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Donahoe delivered a […]
Somalia: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Somalia: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On November 1, 2013, DHS announced that it was extending the existing designation of Somalia for TPS for 18 […]
Passports: Edwards v. Bryson in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Passports: Edwards v. Bryson: The Third Circuit reaffirmed its holding in Moreno in another case decided on August 26, 2013, Edwards v. Bryson, No. 12-3670, 2013 WL 4504783 (3d Cir. Aug. 26, […]