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Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026
Posted by Dara Lind | Jan 15, 2025 | Humanitarian Protection, Temporary Protected Status As one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is extending four grants of Temporary Protected Status – covering nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan – […]
Read MoreBiden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026
As one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is extending four grants of Temporary Protected Status – covering nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan – through fall 2026. The extensions will allow people from those countries who are currently […]
Read More2024 End-of-Year Impact Report
The American Immigration Council had an impactful year in 2024. As we prepare for 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to immigrant communities.
Read MoreTorrance County Detention Facility’s Troubling Role in Detaining Haitian Migrants During the 2021 Del Rio Incident
Table of Contents Background Methodology & Organization Analysis of Detained Individuals Race and Ethnicity Analysis Placements into Torrance in 2021 Haitians at Torrance Abuses Continue into 2022 Conclusion Executive Summary The Torrance County Detention Facility (Torrance) is one of approximately 200 facilities across the United States where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains immigrants with […]
Read MoreImmigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500: Powering the US Economy in 2024
Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape our economy and play a critical role in the success and innovation of major corporations. In 2024, this trend is clearer than ever, with 46% of Fortune 500 companies being founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. This year marks the highest share the American Immigration Council has recorded […]
Read MoreNew American Fortune 500 in 2024
Immigrant entrepreneurs have long played a crucial role in building America’s success. Many of the country’s most well-known and influential companies were started by immigrants or their children. For this report, we refer to these businesses as “New American” companies. This group includes widely recognized brands like Amazon and Apple, as well as rising stars […]
Read MoreWhat Project 2025 Says About Immigration
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. What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for immigrants? It’s often hard to answer these questions using politicians’ own words – you have to parse […]
Read MoreThe Refugee Olympic Team: Resilience and Hope at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
By: Devashish Basnet Since their unforgettable debut at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, the Refugee Olympic team, which represents millions of refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide, keeps making history. This summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the team won its first-ever medal. Cindy Ngamba, a Cameroonian refugee who now lives in the UK, […]
Read MoreHouston Celebrates Over 2,200 New Citizens in Historic Naturalization Ceremony
Naturalization is viewed by many as the end point of an immigrant’s journey—the finish line—and for good reason. The path to naturalization can take many years and requires immigrants to navigate a complicated, costly process and overcome multiple hurdles. But becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen brings significant benefits to individuals and families by eliminating the […]
Read More2024 Mid-Year Impact Report
In our 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report, you can find how, from policy analysis to impact litigation, we are working to advance a fairer, more humane system that updates policies and safeguards individual and human rights.
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