Editorial credit: Koca Vehbi / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced on Jan. 10, 2025, the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan for 18 months, ...
How to Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for Filing a Tax Return: Process and Immigration Considerations
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) but need to file a U.S. tax return, obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), specifically an ...
The H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy
By American Immigration Council Foreign workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market—particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Every year, U.S. em...
The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again
By Leslie Dellon, 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...
The Laken Riley Act Would Give States Sweeping Power Over Immigration Policy
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, 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 el...
U.S. Government to Refund Application Fees for Immigration Program After Court Ruling
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / shutterstock.com The U.S. government has announced that it will refund application fees to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants marrie...
The Dangerous Scope and Significance of the Laken Riley Act
Editorial Credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 29, “The Laken Riley Act.” America’s Voice urges a “no” vot...
Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Green Cards, officially known as Permanent Resident Cards, serve as proof of an individual’s authorization to live and work permanently in the United States. Prior to A...
A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, renewing a green card after it has expired is typically a routine process. However, individuals with ...
Musk and Ramaswamy Defend Foreign Worker Visas, Sparking MAGA Backlash
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy & Frederic Legrand – COMEO / shutterstock.com The social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advocating for an expansion of for...