By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Charles McClintock Wilson / shutterstock.com Introduction: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for EWI Individuals For individuals who have enter...
Americans Use the Book of Revelation to Talk about Immigration – and Always Have
By THECONVERSATION During a campaign speech in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19, 2024, Donald Trump promised to save the country from immigrants: “I will rescue every town across America that has b...
How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: art4you1 / shutterstock.com One of the most common pathways to obtaining permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) in the United States is throug...
Immigrants Do Not Commit More Crimes in the US, Despite Fearmongering
By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim...
Common Law Marriages in Jamaica and Guyana and How They Can Affect Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency in the United States
By Cheryl Hylton | Editorial credit: Ground Picture / shutterstock.com Common-law relationships or common law marriages are recognized in some countries, provided that the man and woman have lived tog...
Advance Parole Consult an Attorney
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: create jobs 51/ shutterstock.com It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to evaluate the individual’s specific circumstances, especially...
The Complexities of Particularly Serious Crimes (PSCs) and Immigrants in the USA
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Anelo/ shutterstock.com Navigating the complex landscape of particularly serious crimes (PSCs) in U.S. immigration law requires a deep understanding of bo...
Fighting Over Whether Haitian Immigrants Are ‘Legal’ Misses the Point: They’re Legally Vulnerable
By Dara Lind, ImmigrationImpact | Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analy...
American Families Are ‘Trapped In a Cycle of Fear and Uncertainty’ Due to Texas-Led Litigation Targeting Relief for Long-Settled Immigrants
By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Vic Hinterlang /shutterstock.com More than 16,000 American families in Ohio are “trapped in a cycle of fear and uncertainty” due to the state’s participa...
Immigrants are Making Ohio Great. Let’s Talk About That
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Editorial Credit: Daniel M Ernst/ shutterstock.com 20 years ago, Springfield, Ohio, had a problem. Like many communities in the Rust Belt, it seemed like good times were a...