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State Immigration Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most immigration laws come from the federal government, enacted by Congress through federal regulations. But states also have laws for certain immigration-related activities. Because these state rules vary and change often, it\u2019s important to understand how your state\u2019s laws interact with federal immigration policies.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The federal government has the sole authority to determine immigration status and grant visas, green cards, and citizenship. But there are some state-level immigration laws. State immigration laws often deal with:<\/p>\n