Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Photo Credit: 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 the U.S. immigration system. On October 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Mayorkas was designating the country of Lebanon for […]
By: Adriel Orozco | Source: Immigrationimpact.com | Editorial credit: David A Litman / Shutterstock.com 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 the U.S. immigration system. In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an expansive regulation aimed at increasing […]
By Gabe Ortiz, Americasvoice.org Dairy states like California, Idaho, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin are largely responsible for producing the fresh milk, delicious cheeses, and other dairy products that are enjoyed by Americans all over the country. It’s also fair to say that these states can’t be America’s Dairylands without the skilled and essential labor of […]
By Laila Khan, Immigration Impact| Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com 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 the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, or […]
By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com 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 the U.S. immigration system. Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Fernanda_Reyes / shutterstock.com Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to those […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: create jobs 51/ shutterstock.com It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to evaluate the individual’s specific circumstances, especially to explore whether Advance Parole or other legal avenues might be pursued successfully. Advance Parole is one of the most common and viable options for individuals without lawful […]
By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Skyward Kick Productions / shutterstock.com For non-citizens, addressing the immigration consequences of a conviction through post-conviction relief can be critical for avoiding deportation or other adverse immigration actions. Legal strategies like vacating convictions based on ineffective counsel or modifying sentences to avoid aggravated felony designations can play a significant […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were ordered deported in absentia, has made deportation defense a critical area of immigration law. These proceedings can drastically alter an immigrant’s life, resulting in their removal from the United States, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]