Research Guides: Legal Databases by Subject: Immigration

Immigration Law Databases

This is a selective list. Other databases may include additional resources relevant to the topic.

AILALink This link opens in a new window
Provides online access to laws, regulations, cases, forms, treatises, and practitioner handbooks in immigration law. More Info
Full-Text UB ONLY

EOIR Virtual Law Library
The Law Library and Immigration Research Center (LLIRC) is at the Executive Office for Immigration Review's (EOIR) headquarters.
Database includes: Agency Decisions, Amicus Invitations, Country Conditions Research, Federal Register, TPS, FAQs, 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Immigration and Nationality Act.
Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) & Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH) (U.S. Dept. of State)
"The Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and associated Handbooks (FAHs) are a single, comprehensive, and authoritative source for the Department's organization structures, policies, and procedures that govern the operations of the State Department, the Foreign Service and, when applicable, other federal agencies. The FAM (generally policy) and the FAHs (generally procedures) together convey codified information to Department staff and contractors so they can carry out their responsibilities in accordance with statutory, executive and Department mandates. "
Refworld (UNHCR)
Database includes:
Laws
Case Law
Country Information
Resources
The Office of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms
Links to online forms (free, downloadable pdfs), guidance, fee information, and non-USCIS forms.
Includes "Explore my options" for guidance to select desired form.
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Laws & Policy
Includes:
Legislation
Regulations
Policy Manual
Policy Memoranda
Handbooks
Other Resources

Westlaw Campus Research This link opens in a new window
Once you enter the Westlaw Campus database, click on "Practice Areas" tab, then select "Immigration." Contents include: Cases, Statures & Court Rules, Regulations, and Secondary materials (ALR and law reviews).

Full-TextUB ONLY

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Legal Databases by Subject: Immigration

Immigration Law Databases

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