Visa Interviews for International Students Temporarily Halted as Vetting Expands By Mary Campbell | Photo Copyright IQ INC. According to a State Department cable obtained by Politico and confirmed by the Associated Press, the Trump administration is temporarily halting new visa interview appointments for international students and exchange visitors as it prepares to expand social […]
By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: T. Schneider / 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. On May 12, 2025, a federal district court allowed an unprecedented information-sharing agreement between U.S. Immigration […]
By Melissa Cruz, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy 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 a tense exchange during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan asked Homeland […]
By Roger Southall, The Conversation South Africans are wearily attuned to governments’ Orwellian misuse of language. After all, South Africa is a country where a one-time government passed a law (the Natives Abolition of Passes and Coordination of Documents Act of 1952) which extended rather than abolishing the notorious pass system. This made it compulsory for […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Bringing a foreign partner to the United States with the intention of getting married involves navigating specific U.S. immigration laws and procedures. While the desire to be together “as soon as possible” is understandable, the process is governed by regulations designed to ensure compliance and can take considerable time. The concept […]
By Selen Ozturk, ACOM On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order redefining who gets to be an American. On Thursday, May 15, the Supreme Court heard arguments from challengers to Trump’s January 20 Executive Order 14160 — denying U.S. citizenship to babies born to a mother who is either illegally […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | www.askthelawyer.us The landscape of marijuana legality in the United States is complex and rapidly evolving at the state level. A growing number of states have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use, creating a patchwork of state laws that often stand in direct […]
By Sandy Connors Experiencing a vacation in the Caribbean often proves to be an enchanting journey filled with lush landscapes, vibrant cultures, and warm-hearted locals. It isn’t uncommon for tourists to find romance blossoming in such an inviting atmosphere. Yet, what begins as an idyllic love story can quickly become complex, especially when marriage and […]
Washington, DC: Americans are recoiling after experiencing the first months of the Trump administration’s mass detention and deportation assault across the country. Americans are witnessing the targeting of long-standing, law-abiding members of our communities, seeing families torn apart, and watching how due process rights and common-sense enforcement priorities are trampled in the process (see our “Trump’s America” map for a […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For Green Card holders who are entrepreneurs, entertainers, or professionals with international commitments, the path to U.S. citizenship involves unique challenges. Frequent travel and extended stays abroad can complicate the naturalization process, particularly concerning residency requirements and tax obligations. This guide provides a detailed roadmap to help such individuals understand and […]