On Tax Day, A Reminder That Immigration is Good for America

On Tax Day, A Reminder That Immigration is Good for America

By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice  Immigrants and their immense contributions make our nation stronger and more prosperous Tax Day 2025 is almost here, meaning millions of workers across the country have either already filed their state and federal returns or are sitting down to finish them up. This includes millions of immigrants, whose immense annual […]

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

By Maribel Hastings  As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]

OECS Supports Grenada’s Efforts to Advance Border Automation with the Delivery of Six Automated Kiosk Machines ​ ​ ​ ​

OECS Supports Grenada’s Efforts to Advance Border Automation with the Delivery of Six Automated Kiosk Machines ​ ​ ​ ​

By OECS | Photo credit: OECS March 7, 2025 â€“ Grenada has received six state-of-the-art automated Kiosk Machines from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission. This initiative was supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Integration through Growth Harmonization and Technology (RIGHT) Programme. This is part of an ongoing Border Management Enhancement Programme which […]

Democrats Disrupt Trump’s Congressional Address with Shouts and Walkouts

Democrats Disrupt Trump’s Congressional Address with Shouts and Walkouts

By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services | Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com    During his 100-minute speech to Congress, Trump failed to substantively address two of his key issues on the campaign trail: immigration and the economy. After three months of contemplating the fate of their party following a brutal election cycle, Democrats displayed […]

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The process of applying for legal immigration status or work permits in the United States can be complex and costly. Many immigrants, due to financial constraints or lack of awareness, either self-represent or seek the help of unauthorized immigration consultants, often referred to as “notarios.” Unfortunately, errors in these applications can […]

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident Applications

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident Applications

By Janet Howard As of January 22, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has waived the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for individuals applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (green card) within the United States. This policy change means that applicants are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on […]

Resisting the Evils of MAGAISM The Bishop Who Stood Up to Trump

Resisting the Evils of MAGAISM The Bishop Who Stood Up to Trump

By Dr. Ron Daniels | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com  In the spirit of resistance and transformation which I have been repeatedly advocating, it was so refreshing, gratifying even, to witness Mariann Budde, the first female Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., speak truth to power at the interfaith inauguration prayer service at […]

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. […]

For Immigration Policy Experts and Immigrant New Yorkers, Hochul’s Silence in State of the State Address Was Loud

For Immigration Policy Experts and Immigrant New Yorkers, Hochul’s Silence in State of the State Address Was Loud

By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com  In what is likely to be the most consequential year for immigrant New Yorkers in decades, Gov. Kathy Hochul said nothing about protecting immigrant New Yorkers, the state collaborating with or resisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, or anything related to Trump’s […]

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