Immigration law determines whether a person is an alien, the rights, duties, and obligations associated with being an alien in the United States, and how aliens gain residence or citizenship within the United States. It also provides the means by which certain aliens can become legally naturalized citizens with full rights of citizenship. Immigration law serves as a gatekeeper for the border of the nation, determining who may enter, how long they may stay, and when they must leave. Immigration lawyers represent persons seeking temporary and permanent residency (green cards) status in the U.S., those interested in obtaining U.S. citizenship through a process called naturalization, and clients facing deportation and removal. Immigration attorneys may also represent businesses seeking to secure temporary visa status for foreign employees.
Bradleyville is an unincorporated community in northern Taney County, Missouri, United States. It is located at the intersection of Route 76 and Route 125. There are only a few businesses there at the present time; a gas station, mechanics garage, a package store, post office, gift shop, and feed store. Bradleyville has a single K-12 school building, with 2009-2010 total enrollment at around 200 students. The slogan of the small town is "Great Past, Great Future. " This can be witnessed on signs located beside Highway 76 both coming in and going out of the small town. People who reside in Bradleyville are often employed by either a local construction company or work at local sawmills. Bradleyville is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.