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A quick definition of immigration:

Immigration law is the set of rules that decide who can come into the United States, how long they can stay, and when they have to leave. It also determines how people can become citizens of the United States. The government controls the visa process, which allows people to enter the country for different reasons. There are two types of visas: immigrant visas, which let people stay in the United States permanently and eventually apply for citizenship, and nonimmigrant visas, which are for tourists and temporary business visitors. The government can also deport people who break the rules or commit crimes. Deferred action is a temporary relief from deportation that allows people to stay in the United States for a certain period of time.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Immigration law refers to the laws and regulations that govern the entry and exit of people from one country to another. In the United States, immigration law is primarily dealt with at the federal level and determines who may enter, how long they may stay, and when they must leave. It also provides the means by which certain aliens can become legally naturalized citizens with full rights of citizenship.

Examples: The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 eliminated all race-based quotas, replacing them with purely nationality-based quotas. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 toughened criminal sanctions for employers who hired illegal aliens, denied illegal aliens federally funded welfare benefits, and legitimized some aliens through an amnesty program. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 revolutionized the process of alien entry into the United States.

Explanation: These examples illustrate how immigration law has evolved over time in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 eliminated discrimination based on race, while the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 aimed to curtail illegal immigration. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 changed the process of alien entry into the United States by replacing the term "entry" with "admission" and requiring all applicants to submit to an inspection by U.S. customs.

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