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.
Enumclaw is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 11,116 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Washington is located in Enumclaw . The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow from Mount Rainier approximately 5700 years ago . The name Enumclaw is derived from a local Native American word meaning "strong wind" or "thundering noise" due to the significant winds that sweep along the plateau . The city is named after a mountain about six miles (10 km) north.