H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

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. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued its long-awaited H-1B modernization rule. The final rule takes effect on January 17, 2025. USCIS […]

NYC Mayor Adams Considers Executive Orders to Repeal Sanctuary City Laws

NYC Mayor Adams Considers Executive Orders to Repeal Sanctuary City Laws

By DOCUMENTED, Fisayo Okare | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com  This week, NYC Mayor Adams reiterated that he wants to go above the New York City Council’s authority and roll back NYC’s sanctuary city laws. Mayor Eric Adams positioned himself as a defender of immigrants rights on the campaign trail in 2021. But since the busing of […]

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

  By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com  Will Donald Trump carry out his Machiavellian anti-immigrant promises? Last Sunday, on NBC’s Meet the Press, he reiterated that mass deportations are a fact, starting with “criminals,” and that he would abolish  U.S. citizenship by birth. But he also affirmed that he […]

Rep. Clarke Hosts Press Conference to Urge the Administration to Protect Black Immigrant Community During the Lame Duck Session

Rep. Clarke Hosts Press Conference to Urge the Administration to Protect Black Immigrant Community During the Lame Duck Session

Ediorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com    Washington, DC: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), colleagues, and advocacy groups held a press conference at the Capitol calling for the Biden Administration to protect Black immigrant communities during the lame duck session, with concern about how President-elect Trump’s proposed immigration policies will impact Black communities and families of […]

Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com  Washington, DC — Today, immigration experts held a press webinar to address facts surrounding Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. The discussion focused on the risks posed to immigrant communities, including individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the dangerous implications of […]

Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule

Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule

By Adriel Orozco, 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. On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 […]

Protecting Worker Rights Under Project 2025: The Changing Landscape on Immigration Enforcement & the Need for Worker Solidarity

Protecting Worker Rights Under Project 2025: The Changing Landscape on Immigration Enforcement & the Need for Worker Solidarity

By Janet Howard The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has raised questions about the future of worker rights, union protections, and immigration policy. With the likely return of a Trump administration under Project 2025, the landscape for labor laws, union activities, and immigration enforcement will experience significant shifts. Given the previous Trump administration’s […]

Senators Must Point Out How Mass Deportation Will Tank The Economy, Make Us Less Safe and Impact Every Community and Family

Senators Must Point Out How Mass Deportation Will Tank The Economy, Make Us Less Safe and Impact Every Community and Family

Editorial credit: Sang Cheng / shutterstock.com America’s Voice Executive Director Releases Statement Ahead of Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Dangers of Mass Deportation Washington DC – Ahead of the Senate Judiciary hearing on the dangers of mass deportation on Tuesday morning, America’s Voice Executive Director Vanessa Cárdenas released the following statement: “Senators will have the opportunity to publicly […]