Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Source: theimmigrantsjournal.com | Editorial credit: Vic Hinterlang / 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. The “bipartisan border bill” has been front and center in […]
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly denounced immigrants who enter the U.S. illegally and the danger he says that poor immigrants of color pose for the U.S. – often using hateful language to make his point. In early October 2024, Trump took his comments a step further when he questioned immigrants’ faulty genes, saying without support […]
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 Brian Figeroux, Esq. For religious workers living overseas, the R-1 visa provides an opportunity to come to the United States and serve their religious community. Whether you are a minister, a missionary, or a religious professional, this visa allows you to perform religious work on behalf of a legitimate U.S.-based religious organization. The R-1 […]
Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com Undocumented children in America face unique psychological challenges stemming from their uncertain legal status, limited opportunities, and socio-economic struggles. This analysis examines the psychological effects experienced by undocumented children, focusing on both those who are beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
Editorial credit: Massimo Todaro / Shutterstock.com By Ashley Dawkins The United States immigration system is known for its complexity and the significant challenges it poses to individuals and families seeking lawful permanent residency. Among these challenges is the issue faced by derivative beneficiaries who “age out” upon turning 21, rendering them ineligible for green […]
Photo courtesy: New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud” campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. This campaign brings to life the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers through a striking […]
By Fisayo Okare, documentedny.com | Editorial Credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com State Officials Let NYC Evict More Migrant Families from Shelters: The majority of migrant families live in shelters that operate under the state’s OTDA regulations, sparing them until now from the 60-day limits on shelter stays. — THE CITY Asian Community Orgs Working […]
By Gwynne Hogan, thecity.nyc | Editorial Credit: Alex Krales / THE CITY The Brooklyn district attorney has upgraded the charges against a former city parks worker accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man — now alleging the killing was motivated by a hate for migrants. Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee, is accused […]