Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Today, immigration experts held a press webinar to address facts surrounding Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. The discussion focused on the risks posed to immigrant communities, including individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the dangerous implications of […]

Consequences of Losing a Political Asylum Case in the USA: What Comes Next?

Consequences of Losing a Political Asylum Case in the USA: What Comes Next?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Evgeniia Primavera / shutterstock.com  Political asylum is a vital legal protection for individuals who fear persecution in their home countries due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. However, not all asylum applications are successful. Losing a political asylum case in […]

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com  As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again under scrutiny. Immigrants who hold green cards (lawful permanent resident status) may find themselves vulnerable to shifting policies, increased enforcement, and the risk of deportation for infractions […]

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

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 […]

Navigating Immigration Consequences: The Importance of Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens

Navigating Immigration Consequences: The Importance of Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens

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 […]