By Suchita Mathur, 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 o...
Biden Should Use his Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before he Leaves Office
By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com he American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding t...
When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Evgenia Parajanian / shutterstock.com As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again un...
Pathways to Legal Status for Individuals Who Entered the USA Without Inspection
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...