By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: sdx15 / shutterstock.com In a move that has sparked concerns over privacy and free speech, the Trump administration has proposed a policy that would require immigrants applying for green cards, citizenship, and other immigration benefits to disclose their social media handles. The policy, part of a broader immigration reform […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In the United States, millions of lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to become U.S. citizens but fail to do so. Many delay filing for naturalization due to fear, procrastination, misinformation, or simply not realizing the urgency. However, waiting too long to apply could expose you and your family […]
By Micaela McConnell, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Gints Ivuskans / 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 first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a […]
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 […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / 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. Chicago has been bracing for immigration raids since the presidential inauguration, following […]
By Michelle Lapointe, 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. Nearly 13 years since the Obama administration first created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, more than 500,000 people […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Click here to access document of your rights. It’s January 2025 and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its operations to identify, detain, and deport undocumented immigrants across the United States. This escalation follows policy shifts under the current administration, leading to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. Traveling with pending criminal cases or past convictions presents significant risks for green card holders. Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly known as green card holders, traveling—whether domestically or internationally—can be risky if they have […]