Judge Strikes down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

Judge Strikes down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

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. After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal judge in Texas issued a final […]

Adams Affirms Sanctuary City, While Saying NYC Can Be ‘Very Helpful’ as Trump Plans Mass Deportations

Adams Affirms Sanctuary City, While Saying NYC Can Be ‘Very Helpful’ as Trump Plans Mass Deportations

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering […]

Will Gov. Hochul Fight Trump’s Plan for Mass Deportations?

Will Gov. Hochul Fight Trump’s Plan for Mass Deportations?

By Chris Gelardi, THECITY | Photo Courtesy THECITY  Trump is poised to ramp up deportation activity in northern states like New York, which has few statewide policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear: His administration will aggressively pursue “mass deportations.” States may seem powerless in the face of such […]

What Is the ‘Bipartisan Border Bill’ and How Would It Change the US Immigration System?

What Is the ‘Bipartisan Border Bill’ and How Would It Change the US Immigration System?

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 […]

How Trump’s Racist Talk of Immigrant ‘Bad Genes’ Echoes some of the Last Century’s Darkest Ideas about Eugenics

How Trump’s Racist Talk of Immigrant ‘Bad Genes’ Echoes some of the Last Century’s Darkest Ideas about Eugenics

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 […]

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

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 […]

How a Religious Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an R Visa to Perform Religious Work in the U.S.

How a Religious Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an R Visa to Perform Religious Work in the U.S.

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 […]

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

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 […]

The Psychology of Undocumented Children in America: An Analysis

The Psychology of Undocumented Children in America: An Analysis

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 […]

The Issue of Derivative Beneficiaries Aging Out at 21: Challenges, Impacts, and Solutions

The Issue of Derivative Beneficiaries Aging Out at 21: Challenges, Impacts, and Solutions

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 […]