By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented...
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification numbe...
The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. immigration system has strict eligibility requirements for family-based green cards, particularly for children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If a person i...
A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home
By Pablo Balcazar, 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...
ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood
By American Immigration Council Staff, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected ...
Criminal Charges and Inadmissibility for B1/B2 Visitor Visas
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When applying for a B1/B2 visitor visa to the United States, applicants undergo a thorough evaluation to determine their eligibility. A significant aspect of this assessment in...
Breaking Down the Latest Court Decision Impacting DACA
By Michelle Lapointe, 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 electio...
Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Specifically...
Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Move to End TPS for Venezuelans and Legal Recourse for Opposition Groups
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com On January 29, 2025, the Trump administration announced its decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 600...
Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Over 600,000 Venezuelan Migrants Residing in the United States
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: sebastorg / shutterstock.com On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for...