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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...