By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Dual citizenship is a complex and often misunderstood concept within the realm of international law and immigration policies. The United States, while not explicitly forbidding...
Trump Is Trying to Deter Us from Representing Immigrants in Court. It Won’t Work.
By Rebekah Wolf, 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 ...
Historical Context of Guantánamo Bay Detention Practices and Modern Immigrant Rights Under President Trump
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Guantánamo Bay, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba, has been under U.S. control since 1903. Its detention facility gained international attention post-9/11 when it wa...
Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawf...
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 ...