By Dara Lind, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Ruben2533 / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis ...
Pope Francis: A Humble Shepherd of the Poor, the Immigrant, and the Conscience of a Changing Church
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Alessia Pierdomenico / shutterstock.com A heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis — a humble leader who championed the poor, defended immigrants, called for m...
Navigating Executive Order 14159: Legal and Strategic Solutions to Avoid Deportation
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In early 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159 titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which mandates undocumented immigrants aged 14 ...
IRS Agreement to Share Tax Data with DHS Sparks Controversy
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com The recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share tax informatio...
Why Clients Lie to Lawyers – And How Cultural Competence Can Help
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...