By: Juan Avilez | americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: eddie-hernandez.com / Shutterstock.com The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions on August 5 as a follow up to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in April. Listing cities, counties, and states, the DOJ contends that these localities impede federal immigration enforcement through alleged “sanctuary jurisdiction characteristics.” These […]
By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration has increasingly targeted worksites for immigration raids, picking up delivery drivers, street vendors, farmworkers, meatpackers, […]
Bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, a way to escape overwhelming debt when all other options have failed. But the truth is, bankruptcy isn’t just a legal process — it’s a strategic financial decision that can reset your future. Proper planning before filing can mean the difference between a smooth journey to debt […]
By: Mary Campbell Washington, D.C. — In a development that is set to strain immigration timelines further, the U.S. Department of State has announced a temporary suspension in the issuance of EB‑2 employment‑based green cards through September 30, 2025. The moratorium, which takes effect immediately, is attributable to the exhaustion of the annual visa quota for fiscal […]
