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October 21, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: U.S CitizenshipTags: #AmericanImmigration, #AntiImmigrantSentiment, #BirthrightCitizenship, #CitizenshipRights, #CivilRights, #ConstitutionalRights, #EqualityForAll, #FourteenthAmendment, #HistoricalContext, #ImmigrationImpact, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #JusSoli, #PoliticalDebate, #UndocumentedImmigrants

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

By Laila Khan, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide an...

October 21, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AmericanImmigration, #CommunitySafety, #CrimeRate, #CrimeStatistics, #DataDriven, #ElectionImpact, #ImmigrantContributions, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationDebate, #ImmigrationFacts, #ImmigrationPolicy, #MythBusting, #PoliticalRhetoric, #PublicSafety, #ResearchMatters, #SocialJustice

Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering

By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim...

October 14, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: DeportationTags: #AsylumDenials, #AsylumSeekers, #CriminalConvictions, #DeportationDefense, #DeportationRemedies, #HumanRights, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationCourts, #ImmigrationLaw, #LegalConsequences, #LegalRepresentation, #RemovalProceedings, #VisaOverstay, DHS, ICE

Deportation Defenses and Legal Representation: Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were o...

October 14, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #EmploymentBasedVisas, #ForeignTalent, #GreenCardBacklog, #H1B, #ImmigrationChallenges, #ImmigrationReform, #L1Visas, #LegalSolutions, #MandamusLawsuits, #PermanentResidency, #ProcessingDelays, #SkilledWorkers, #SystemicReforms, #USEconomy, #VisaDelays

Green Card Backlogs and Visa Processing Delays: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / shutterstock.com To address these challenges, a combination of short-term and long-term solutions is needed. Hiring immigration attor...

October 11, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: DeportationTags: #AggravatedFelony, #CriminalJustice, #CriminalRecord, #DeportationRisks, #Expungement, #ImmigrationConsequences, #ImmigrationLaw, #IneffectiveCounsel, #LegalAid, #LegalResources, #MoralTurpitude, #NewYorkLaw, #PostConvictionRelief, #RestorativeJustice

Navigating Immigration Consequences: The Importance of Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens

By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Skyward Kick Productions / shutterstock.com For non-citizens, addressing the immigration consequences of a conviction through post-conviction relief can be crit...

October 10, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: DeportationTags: #CertificateOfDisposition, #CourtRecords, #CriminalDefense, #CriminalRecords, #EmploymentVerification, #ImmigrationRequirements, #LegalDocuments, #LegalResources, #NewYorkLaw, #NYCJusticeSystem, #PleaAndSentencingMinutes, #PostConvictionRelief, #RecordSealing, #SecondChances

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain Legal Documents in New York City for Past Criminal Offenses

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com In New York City, obtaining legal documents like a Certificate of Disposition or Plea and Sentencing Minutes for past criminal...

October 10, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #Cohabitation, #CommonLawMarriage, #ConjugalRelationship, #FamilyLaw, #Guyana, #ImmigrationLaw, #Jamaica, #LegalPermanentResidency, #LegalStatus, #MaritalRecognition, #PropertyRights, #SpousalRights, #USImmigration

Common Law Marriages in Jamaica and Guyana and How They Can Affect Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency in the United States

By Cheryl Hylton | Editorial credit: Ground Picture / shutterstock.com Common-law relationships or common law marriages are recognized in some countries, provided that the man and woman have lived tog...

October 9, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: DeportationTags: #CivilRightsRestoration, #ClemencyApplication, #CriminalJustice, #CriminalRecord, #ExecutiveClemency, #Forgiveness, #LegalResources, #NewYorkLaw, #NYSPardons, #PardonProcess, #Rehabilitation, #RestorativeJustice, #SecondChances

Understanding Executive Clemency: The Impact of a Pardon from the Governor of New York State

By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com A pardon from the Governor of New York State is a form of executive clemency that can significantly relieve individuals with past cr...

October 8, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AdvanceParole, #FamilyReunification, #HumanitarianParole, #ImmigrationAttorney, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationOptions, #LegalAdvice, #LegalStatus, #Reentry, #TemporaryProtectedStatus, #TravelAuthorization, #TravelDocuments, #UndocumentedImmigrants, DACA

Advance Parole Consult an Attorney

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: create jobs 51/ shutterstock.com It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to evaluate the individual’s specific circumstances, especially...

October 2, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AppealsProcess, #AsylumLaw, #CaseLaw, #CivicEngagement, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationAttorneys, #ImmigrationCourt, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationReform, #JudicialDecisions, #LegalAnalysis, #LegalInsights, #ParticularlySeriousCrimes, #PSC, USCIS

The Complexities of Particularly Serious Crimes (PSCs) and Immigrants in the USA

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Anelo/ shutterstock.com Navigating the complex landscape of particularly serious crimes (PSCs) in U.S. immigration law requires a deep understanding of bo...

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering

Deportation Defenses and Legal Representation: Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law

Green Card Backlogs and Visa Processing Delays: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Navigating Immigration Consequences: The Importance of Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain Legal Documents in New York City for Past Criminal Offenses

Common Law Marriages in Jamaica and Guyana and How They Can Affect Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency in the United States

Understanding Executive Clemency: The Impact of a Pardon from the Governor of New York State

Advance Parole Consult an Attorney

The Complexities of Particularly Serious Crimes (PSCs) and Immigrants in the USA

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