The Risks of Filing an Improper or Untimely Divorce After Receiving a Green Card Through Marriage

The Risks of Filing an Improper or Untimely Divorce After Receiving a Green Card Through Marriage

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divorce is a complex legal process, but it becomes even more complicated when one spouse has obtained a green card (permanent residency) through marriage. The timing of the divorce and how it is handled can have serious immigration consequences, including the potential loss of legal status and deportation risks. This article […]

Citizenship Applications in 2025 Amidst Heightened Scrutiny by the Trump Administration

Citizenship Applications in 2025 Amidst Heightened Scrutiny by the Trump Administration

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The process of applying for U.S. citizenship has always been complex, but in 2025, under the Trump Administration’s intensified immigration policies, the path to naturalization has become even more challenging. With an ongoing crackdown on immigrants, naturalization applications face increased scrutiny, particularly for those who obtained green cards through marriage. If […]

Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse, parent, or child. VAWA allows these individuals to self-petition for a green card if they can demonstrate they were […]

Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Abusive Shift in Immigration Detention

Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Abusive Shift in Immigration Detention

By Chris Opila | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: pcruciatti / 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. Last week, President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration detention […]

The H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy

The H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy

By American Immigration Council Foreign workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market—particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Every year, U.S. employers seeking highly skilled foreign professionals compete for the pool of H-1B visa numbers for which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) controls the allocation. With a low […]

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

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. […]

U.S. Government to Refund Application Fees for Immigration Program After Court Ruling

U.S. Government to Refund Application Fees for Immigration Program After Court Ruling

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / shutterstock.com  The U.S. government has announced that it will refund application fees to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens following the recent federal court decision that struck down a Biden administration immigration policy. According to internal government documents obtained by CBS News, […]

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Green Cards, officially known as Permanent Resident Cards, serve as proof of an individual’s authorization to live and work permanently in the United States. Prior to August 1989, the U.S. government issued Green Cards without expiration dates. These cards, often referred to as “indefinite” Green Cards, remain valid today. However, there […]

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

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 […]

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals 

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals 

Editorial Credit: alisa.strj / shutterstock.com Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Extensions and Receipt Notices: Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card  Lawful […]