By Brian Figeroux, Esq. One of the most frustrating challenges in legal practice is discovering that a client has not been truthful. For many immigration attorneys and legal professionals, this is n...
SIJS Clients Face in Removal Proceedings
Introduction Overview of SIJS and Its Purpose Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief available to certain undocumented minors who have been abused, neglected, or ab...
Internal Revenue Service Working with ICE to Hunt the Undocumented
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com In a significant policy shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with th...
President Trump’s Motives Behind Harmeet Dhillon’s Appointment: A Threat to Civil Rights
By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Harmeet Dhillon to lead the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has spa...
Dual Citizenship Not Recognized by the USA and Conditions for Citizenship Revocation
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Dual citizenship is a complex and often misunderstood concept within the realm of international law and immigration policies. The United States, while not explicitly forbidding...
Changing Consulate Processing Locations: From Haiti to the Dominican Republic
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Consulate processing is a critical step in obtaining visas and immigration benefits for those applying from outside the United States. Typically, applicants must complete the...
The Impact of U.S. Immigration Laws on Members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: tony_g / Shutterstock.com Immigration laws in the United States have historically posed challenges for various religious communities, particularly minorit...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Guyana “One of the Most Exciting Places”
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Crush Rush / shutterstock.com In a recent statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized Guyana as “one of the most exciting places in the wor...
Why God Demands Kindness to Immigrants
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In a world marked by division, nationalism, and strict borders, the treatment of immigrants often becomes a contentious issue, especially among political leaders. However, the ...
Trump Is Trying to Deter Us from Representing Immigrants in Court. It Won’t Work.
By Rebekah Wolf, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on ...