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...
Deportation Inoculation Warnings: Why You Must File for U.S. Citizenship Now
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In the United States, millions of lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to become U.S. citizens but fail to do so. Many delay filing for naturalization d...
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 ...
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 Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / shutterstock.com For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical finan...
The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. immigration system has strict eligibility requirements for family-based green cards, particularly for children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If a person i...
A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home
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...