Immigration Law — Outline & Interactive Decision Tree

Case analysis

5-step framework + optional naturalization — drag the divider to resize tree vs. context (saved in this browser).

Exam framework
  1. 1 · National
  2. 2 · Eligible
  3. 3 · Available
  4. 4 · Inadmissible
  5. 5 · Removable
  6. 6 · Naturalize (opt.)

Tip: 1–9 choose · breadcrumb jumps back · ← Back

Exam checklist

5-Step Exam Checklist (+ optional naturalization)

#QuestionY →N →
1National? U.S. citizen or U.S. national?STOP — no visa analysisContinue Step 2
2Eligible? NIV category or IV/LPR path?Path A or B detailNo path — stop or counsel
3Available? Visa Bulletin / IR uncapped?Step 4Wait for PD
4Inadmissible? INA § 212(a)?Waiver / denialProceed (CP/AOS/admit)
5Removable? INA § 237 (if in U.S.)Removal / reliefClear or LPR path
6Optional: If LPR, can they naturalize?Step 1 outcome — citizenStay LPR; revisit when eligible
Red flags — escalate: false claim to citizenship; § 212(a)(6)(C) misrepresentation; unlawful presence + departure; prior removal; rapid B-2 + marriage/AOS; § 204(c) sham marriage; serious crimes.

Study suite resources

From the PDF materials (outline + one-pager)

Library & reference

6-Category Outline & PDFs