By Pablo Balcazar, 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...
ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood
By American Immigration Council Staff, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected ...
Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Specifically...
Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Move to End TPS for Venezuelans and Legal Recourse for Opposition Groups
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com On January 29, 2025, the Trump administration announced its decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 600...
Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com It’s January 2025 and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its operations to identify, detain, a...
Precautions Green Card Holders Should Take When Traveling with Pending Criminal Cases or Convictions
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: fuadstephan / shutterstock.com Traveling with pending criminal cases or past convictions presents significant risks for green card holders. Introduction F...
Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ruben2533 / shutterstock.com One of the most significant measures in Trump’s immigration executive orders is the mandatory registration of all nonci...
Victims of Certain Crimes Understanding the U Visa Eligibility and Application Process
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U Visa is a nonimmigrant visa in the United States designed to provide legal status to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and ...
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 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...