Immigration Law Terminology

adjective describing something that is not allowed by law

• Engaging in unlawful activities can result in serious legal consequences.
• You shouldn't do anything unlawful if you don't want to get in trouble.
• It's not cool to be involved in any unlawful stuff, man.
• Breaking the rules is like walking down the path of unlawful actions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The government is implementing policies to regulate relative immigration.
• My cousin is going through the process of relative immigration.
• I heard that my aunt is finally getting her papers sorted for relative immigration.
• In the world of globalization, relative immigration is becoming more common.

noun a person who stays longer than the allowed period of time

• The immigration department is cracking down on overstayers in the country.
• I heard they caught an overstayer at the airport yesterday.
• Don't be an overstayer, make sure your visa is up to date.
• Being an overstayer in life will only lead to trouble in the long run.

noun a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

• The witness had to sign an affidavit before testifying in court.
• I had to fill out this affidavit about what I saw at the accident.
• I ain't signing that affidavit, no way.
• His actions were like signing an affidavit of his guilt.