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.
Barksdale is a small unincorporated town in the hill country section of the U.S. state of Texas. It is located in Edwards County and holds a population of a few hundred. It's referred to as a "no stop-light town"; Highway 55 passes right through it. Barksdale is home to many ranches and most of them offer great locations for Axis deer hunting and fishing. The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.