By American Immigration Council Staff, Immigration Impact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implicatio...
Immigration Law and First Amendment Violations in Deportation Proceedings
By Esther Claudette Gittens Immigration law in the United States has a long and complex history, particularly concerning when lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as green card holders, may b...
Another Night of Lies and Hate
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his ...
When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions
By Maribel Hastings As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more nece...
Bronx Immigration Attorney Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for $16 Million Fraud Scheme
By Mary Campbell Bronx, NY: A Bronx-based immigration attorney was sentenced Wednesday, February 26 to 70 months in federal prison for his role in a large-scale immigration fraud scheme that defrauded...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...