Immigration law in the United States generally includes the rights and obligations of persons who are not U.S. citizens to temporarily visit or more permanently reside in the U.S.—and for federal and state governments to enforce immigration laws regarding visitors and residents.

Most immigration law consists of federal statutes and regulations—but many state laws impact both legal and illegal immigrants—including employment checks, E-Verify, law enforcement, driver's license requirements, public benefits restrictions, and more.

In Kansas, as in all states, immigration law is primarily governed by federal statutes and regulations, as the authority to regulate immigration is a federal power. This includes laws pertaining to visas, green cards, asylum, deportation, and citizenship. However, Kansas state laws also impact immigrants, both legal and illegal. For example, Kansas employers are required to use the E-Verify system to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Law enforcement in Kansas may also be involved in immigration enforcement to some extent, although they typically do not have the same authority as federal immigration officers. Kansas has specific requirements for driver's licenses that may affect immigrants, and there are restrictions on public benefits for those without legal immigration status. It's important for immigrants in Kansas to understand both the federal and state laws that can affect their rights and obligations.