#ImmigrationPolicy – New York Immigration Lawyer

February 20, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BenefitEligibility, #FederalPrograms, #FoodSecurity, #GreenCardHolders, #HealthcareAssistance, #HousingAssistance, #ImmigrantAdvocacy, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationStatus, #LawfulPermanentResidents, #PublicAssistance, #PublicAssistanceEligibility, #PublicBenefits, #PublicCharge, #SponsorLiability, #StatePrograms, #USImmigration, #USLegalJourney, noncitizens

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...

February 11, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #14thAmendment, #AmericanCitizenship, #BirthplaceBasedCitizenship, #BirthrightCitizenship, #CitizenshipDebate, #CivilRights, #ConstitutionalRights, #DredScottDecision, #ExecutiveOrder14156, #FederalCourt, #FourteenthAmendment, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #Injunction, #JusSoli, #LegalChallenges, #LegalPrecedent, #TemporaryStatus, #TrumpAdministration, #UndocumentedFamilies, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USImmigration, #USLaw

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented...

February 5, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #B1B2Visa, #CIMT, #controlledsubstances, #criminalcharges, #CriminalConvictions, #CriminalHistory, #drugviolations, #ImmigrationLaws, #ImmigrationPolicy, #MoralTurpitude, #pettyoffense, #USImmigration, #USImmigrationLaw, #USVisaApplication, #visaadmissibility, #VisaApplication, #visaapproval, #visadenial, #VisaEligibility, #visaeligibilitycheck, #visaissues

Criminal Charges and Inadmissibility for B1/B2 Visitor Visas

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When applying for a B1/B2 visitor visa to the United States, applicants undergo a thorough evaluation to determine their eligibility. A significant aspect of this assessment in...

February 4, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BidenAdministration, #CourtBattles, #DACARecipients, #DeferredActionForChildhoodArrivals, #DeportationProtection, #FifthCircuit, #FinalRule, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationAdvocacy, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #ImmigrationUncertainty, #SupremeCourt, #TexasChallenge, #TrumpAdministration, #USImmigration, DACA

Breaking Down the Latest Court Decision Impacting DACA

By Michelle Lapointe, 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 electio...

February 1, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigration ReformTags: #AggravatedFelonies, #AssaultOnLawEnforcement, #Burglary, #CrimesInvolvingMoralTurpitude, #CriminalOffenses, #DrugAbuse, #FederalImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationDetention, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #INA236c, #LakenRileyAct, #Larceny, #LegalInterpretation, #MandatoryDetention, #NationalSecurityCrimes, #SeriousBodilyInjury, #Shoplifting, #StateLawDefinitions, #Terrorism, #Theft, deportation, DHS

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...

January 29, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #287gAgreements, #BorderControl, #CivilImmigrationEnforcement, #DetentionExpansion, #ExecutiveOrders, #ExpeditedRemoval, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #MassDeportation, #MilitaryAtTheBorder, #NationalEmergency, #RefugeeProtection, #SanctuaryCities, #TrumpAdministration, DHS, ICE

Trump’s Day 1 Orders Use Fearmongering to Expand His Immigration Authority

Posted by Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim ...

January 28, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #EmploymentAudits, #I9Forms, #ICE2025, #ICEOperations, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationActions, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationRaids, #ImmigrationRights, #KnowYourRights, #NeighborhoodRaids, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #UndocumentedWorkers, #USImmigration, #USPolitics, #WorkplaceRaids, deportation, ICE

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...

January 24, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #CriminalPenalties, #Fingerprints, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #LawfulStatus, #NoncitizenRegistration, #TrumpExecutiveOrder, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USImmigration, deportation

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...

January 24, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #14thAmendment, #AmericanCiti, #BirthrightCitizenship, #CitizenshipClause, #CivilRights, #ConstitutionalLaw, #CourtRuling, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationLaws, #ImmigrationPolicy, #JudgeCoughenour, #LegalBattle, #LegalChallenges, #TemporaryRestrainingOrder, #TrumpExecutiveOrder, #TrumpPolicies, #Unconstitutional, #USCitizenship, #USPolitics, #WashingtonState

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

By Esther Claudette Gittens On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending bir...

January 24, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AgricultureIndustry, #AsylumSeekers, #ConstructionIndustry, #HealthcareWorkers, #ImmigrantLabor, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #LaborShortages, #PublicAssistance, #TaxRevenue, #TrumpExecutiveOrder, #USEconomy, #USWorkers, #WorkPermits

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens President Trump’s executive order to deny work permits to immigrants awaiting legal status decisions has profound implications for the U.S. economy and affected indiv...

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Criminal Charges and Inadmissibility for B1/B2 Visitor Visas

Breaking Down the Latest Court Decision Impacting DACA

Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

Trump’s Day 1 Orders Use Fearmongering to Expand His Immigration Authority

Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

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