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...
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...
The Impact of U.S. Immigration Laws on Members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: tony_g / Shutterstock.com Immigration laws in the United States have historically posed challenges for various religious communities, particularly minorit...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Guyana “One of the Most Exciting Places”
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Crush Rush / shutterstock.com In a recent statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized Guyana as “one of the most exciting places in the wor...
Why God Demands Kindness to Immigrants
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In a world marked by division, nationalism, and strict borders, the treatment of immigrants often becomes a contentious issue, especially among political leaders. However, the ...
Trump Is Trying to Deter Us from Representing Immigrants in Court. It Won’t Work.
By Rebekah Wolf, 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 ...
Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Immigrants
Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump Administration’s Early Termination of TPS Designations Would Endanger Immigrants and Harm New York’s Economy NEW YORK – New York Attorney...
Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed
By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many drea...