Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Stops You—Whether You’re a Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Undocumented

Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Stops You—Whether You’re a Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Undocumented

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]

The Path to Legalization – With or Without Inspection: Understanding Your Rights and Options

The Path to Legalization – With or Without Inspection: Understanding Your Rights and Options

In the complex world of U.S. immigration law, one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—factors is how a person entered the country. This single detail can shape an immigrant’s entire legal journey, including their eligibility to adjust status, obtain waivers, or apply for other forms of relief. This article explores the legal landscape for those […]

Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors

Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors

Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve done, but because they have been left behind. Abandoned by parents or caregivers, they face the world without the protection, stability, and love that every child deserves. This loss isn’t just emotional—it carries profound legal consequences. For these vulnerable […]

Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to […]

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

By Dara Lind, 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. As one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is extending […]

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of TPS for Sudan As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS designation continue to be met. […]

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 […]

Trump’s Team Real Scheme Revealed: A Pledge to Deport Immigrants with LEGAL Status

Trump’s Team Real Scheme Revealed: A Pledge to Deport Immigrants with LEGAL Status

By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / shutterstock.com Vanessa Cárdenas: “The Trump agenda is clear and consequential: make as many immigrants as possible deportable, no matter their current legal status or their deep roots in this nation. From Haitians with TPS to Dreamers with DACA to spouses of U.S. citizens, it’s a violent vision […]

The Devastating Legal Actions Donald Trump Could Take to Dismantle the U.S. Immigration System if Reelected

The Devastating Legal Actions Donald Trump Could Take to Dismantle the U.S. Immigration System if Reelected

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com  If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]