Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump Administration’s Early Termination of TPS Designations Would Endanger Immigrants and Harm New York’s Economy NEW YORK – New York Attorney...
Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed
By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many drea...
With Liberty and Justice for All: The Importance of “Know Your Rights” Education
By Micaela McConnell | IMMIGRATION IMPACT In a country built on the principles of freedom and justice, certain fundamental rights for every individual—regardless of their immigration status—are pr...
How Green Card Holders Can Legally Lose Their Status, the Legal Process, and the Case for Pursuing Citizenship Amid Political Uncertainty
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), or green card holders, enjoy the privilege of residing and working in the U.S. indefinitely. However, this status is contingent on adherence ...
Trump Administration Wants Mandatory Social Media Disclosure for Immigrants in Green Card and Citizenship Applications
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: sdx15 / shutterstock.com In a move that has sparked concerns over privacy and free speech, the Trump administration has proposed a policy that would require immigr...
IRS-ICE Data Sharing Agreement Could Threaten Privacy of Undocumented Immigrants
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com A proposed agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked signif...
Trump’s New Registration Requirement Could Forcibly Separate Millions of Immigrant Families
By Nayna Gupta | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Jana Shea / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analys...
The Complex Nature of Lies: Understanding Deception, Its Discovery, and Its Consequences
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Lying is a fundamental aspect of human nature. From small white lies meant to spare someone’s feelings to elaborate deceptions designed to manipulate, lying is an inescapable...
Trump Admin Aiming to Invoke Alien Enemies Act, the “Tip of a Very Dangerous Spear” for Democracy
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Washington, DC —In a chilling escalation, it appears the Trump administration has begun executing deportations under the Alien...
Overstaying Your Visa: Understanding the Penalties and How to Legalize Your Status in the U.S.
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. visa system is complex, and unintentionally overstaying a visa is a common issue for many foreign nationals. However, overstaying can have severe consequences, inclu...