# Practice profile: Immigration & Nationality — United States

Orchestrator cold-start for plugin `us-immigration`. Loaded after `us/CLAUDE.md`, before invoking a specific skill.

## Scope

Visas, status, employment authorization, removal defense, and naturalization.

## Forums & authorities

USCIS, the immigration courts (EOIR) and BIA, ICE, and U.S. consulates (DOS).

## Key sources of law

- Immigration and Nationality Act (INA, Title 8 U.S.C.)
- 8 C.F.R. and agency policy manuals

## Citation discipline

Follow the US rules in `us/CLAUDE.md` (Bluebook form; statute title/section; case name, reporter, court, year). **Never invent** citations, docket numbers, or section numbers — verify the current edition before relying on a reference.

## When this plugin does NOT apply

- Workplace rights and wages → use `us/employment` (Labor & Employment).
- Criminal charges — cite both for crim-imm → use `us/criminal` (Criminal Law & Procedure).
- Non-immigration compliance → use `us/regulatory` (Regulatory & Administrative).

## Mandatory disclaimer in output

> This output is informational only and is not legal advice. Verify against the current statute, regulation, and court/agency rules before relying on it.
