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Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com The New York State Governor’s recent deportation stance has ignited a wave of fear and confusion among various communities, ...

February 20, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #ApplicationErrors, #DeportationRisk, #GreenCard, #ImmigrantCommunity, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationAttorney, #ImmigrationDelays, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #LegalAdvice, #LegalHelp, #LegalRepresentation, #LostEarnings, #Notarios, #StayInTheU.S., #USImmigration, #WorkAuthorization, #WorkPermit, Immigration, USCIS

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The process of applying for legal immigration status or work permits in the United States can be complex and costly. Many immigrants, due to financial constraints or lack of ...

February 20, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BenefitEligibility, #FederalPrograms, #FoodSecurity, #GreenCardHolders, #HealthcareAssistance, #HousingAssistance, #ImmigrantAdvocacy, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationStatus, #LawfulPermanentResidents, #PublicAssistance, #PublicAssistanceEligibility, #PublicBenefits, #PublicCharge, #SponsorLiability, #StatePrograms, #USImmigration, #USLegalJourney, noncitizens

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

By Mary Campbell For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical financial support, food security, healthcare, and housing assistance. Ho...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #FamilyImmigration, #FamilyReunification, #FamilyReunion, #GreenCardHolder, #GreenCardJourney, #GreenCardSpouse, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationAdvice, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #NaturalizationProcess, #PetitionForAlienRelative, #PetitionForSpouse, #SpouseVisa, #USCitizenship, #USImmigration, USCIS

Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident) marries a spouse who is overseas, they face an important decision: Should they petition immediately for their spouse...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #CommunityImpact, #DefendDACA, #DeportationFear, #EndICERaids, #EndMassDeportation, #FamilyUnity, #HumanRights, #ImmigrantFamilies, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationJustice, #ImmigrationReform, #ImmigrationRights, #JusticeForImmigrants, #NoFear, #ProtectImmigrants, #StopICE

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

By Nayna Gupta, 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 t...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #DueProcess, #EndGuantanamo, #EndTorture, #FairTrial, #GuantanamoBay, #GuantanamoDetainees, #HabeasCorpus, #HumanRights, #InternationalHumanRights, #InternationalLaw, #JusticeForDetainees, #LegalRights, #PoliticalPrisoners, #ProtectHumanRights, #RightsForAll, #StopIndefiniteDetention, #WarOnTerror

Historical Context of Guantánamo Bay Detention Practices and Modern Immigrant Rights Under President Trump

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Guantánamo Bay, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba, has been under U.S. control since 1903. Its detention facility gained international attention post-9/11 when it wa...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AnnulmentAndVAWA, #DomesticAbuseAwareness, #DomesticAbuseSurvivors, #EmpowerSurvivors, #EndDomesticViolence, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationJustice, #ImmigrationRelief, #LegalRights, #ProtectSurvivors, #SelfPetition, #SurvivorsDeserveJustice, VAWA

Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawf...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Health CareTags: #AdjustStatus, #FoodSecurity, #GreenCardHolders, #HealthcareAccess, #HousingAssistance, #ImmigrantFamilies, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationLaw, #LegalJourney, #PublicAssistance, #PublicCharge, #SNAPBenefits, #SocialSecurity, #TANF, naturalization, noncitizens

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / shutterstock.com For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical finan...

February 11, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #14thAmendment, #AmericanCitizenship, #BirthplaceBasedCitizenship, #BirthrightCitizenship, #CitizenshipDebate, #CivilRights, #ConstitutionalRights, #DredScottDecision, #ExecutiveOrder14156, #FederalCourt, #FourteenthAmendment, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #Injunction, #JusSoli, #LegalChallenges, #LegalPrecedent, #TemporaryStatus, #TrumpAdministration, #UndocumentedFamilies, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USImmigration, #USLaw

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

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...

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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...

Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

Historical Context of Guantánamo Bay Detention Practices and Modern Immigrant Rights Under President Trump

Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

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