Immigration law research may involve research into sources of law in foreign countries or international law. See the Law Library's Foreign Law Research guide or Finding International Law page for more information.
Of particular interest are the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Committee Against Torture for those seeking asylum or refuge in another country.
United Nations List of Instruments (UN primary sources)
Immigration attorneys often need to consider issues and conditions within an asylum seeker's country of origin. News stories are often the best sources for current information on issues in individual countries or regions. Here are just a few sources to consider for news research.
In addition to regular sources of news, the following sources provide information on country conditions.
Country Reports from other Countries
Australia Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal