Editorial credit: Glynnis Jones / Shutterstock.com On January 16, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a letter, signed by herself, eight other state attorneys general, as well as various elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and clerical figures, urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Laken Riley Act. Access to PDf: FINAL – Laken […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) but need to file a U.S. tax return, obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), specifically an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), is essential. This process is particularly significant for non-residents, immigrants, and undocumented individuals, but it raises important questions […]
By Leslie Dellon, 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. The Supreme Court recently cut off another path for judicial review of decisions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicators. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, renewing a green card after it has expired is typically a routine process. However, individuals with criminal records—including arrests without convictions—may face complications, including denial of renewal or placement in deportation proceedings. This article explores whether someone with a green card […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Becoming a U.S. citizen is a monumental step in solidifying your place in the United States, ensuring greater opportunities, security, and rights. If you are a green card holder eligible for naturalization, applying for U.S. citizenship is one of the most important decisions you can make for yourself and your family. […]
Editorial credit: Susan Montgomery / shutterstock.com A federal judge in North Dakota has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s effort to allow DACA recipients—immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children—to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. The ruling affects “Dreamers” in 19 states where Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit, […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and implement mass deportations of undocumented immigrants sparked intense debate over their legality, feasibility, and implications. Birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The legal status of undocumented immigrants has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. Among the most vulnerable populations within the broader immigrant community are the beneficiaries of the DREAM Act—young individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children. Known as Dreamers, they have often lived in the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A green card, or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, grants noncitizens the right to live and work in the United States indefinitely. However, this status is not unconditional. One of the most critical obligations for green card holders is maintaining continuous ties to the United States. Extended absences from the country […]