The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is the primary international convention that sets minimum standards for the working and living conditions of seafarers.

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is the primary law that governs immigration and naturalization in the United States. It covers a wide range of topics, including the entry and departure of aliens, citizenship and naturalization benefits, and the enforcement of immigration laws and policies.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for enforcing immigration laws and regulations in the United States. This includes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which is responsible for border security, and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States.

There are two main ways to apply for permanent residency in the United States: adjustment of status and consular processing. Adjustment of status is for individuals who are already in the United States, while consular processing is for individuals who are applying from outside the United States.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN agency responsible for providing assistance and protection to refugees and asylum seekers. It also promotes international cooperation on refugee issues and advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or violence and has been granted asylum in another country. An asylum seeker is someone who has fled their country due to persecution, war, or violence and is seeking asylum in another country.

Maritime immigrants often face a number of challenges, including discrimination and xenophobia, lack of access to basic services, and exploitation and abuse.

There are a number of best practices for managing maritime immigration, including promoting international cooperation and coordination, providing support and assistance to maritime immigrants, and enforcing immigration laws and regulations fairly and humanely.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting safe, secure, and efficient shipping, preventing pollution from ships, and facilitating cooperation among governments on maritime issues.

A migrant is someone who moves from one place to another, regardless of the reason for the move. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or violence.

The main types of maritime immigration are asylum seekers, refugees, and economic migrants.

The main challenges facing maritime immigration authorities are identifying and screening maritime immigrants, providing adequate reception and support services, and enforcing immigration laws and regulations.

The main human rights concerns related to maritime immigration are the right to seek asylum, the right to life and security, and the right to freedom from discrimination.

The main international legal instruments that govern maritime immigration are the Refugee Convention, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.