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Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule
On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 days if they are timely renewed. The American Immigration Council and many other organizations and businesses made this a key ask to the outgoing administration to protect workers from employment gaps as […]
Read MorePolicy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level
State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration policy, it will be increasingly […]
Read MoreWhat Will Mass Deportations Look Like?
In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second term. We expect a flurry of immigration-related executive actions within days, including a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement in the interior of the United States. On the campaign trail, Trump promised that on “day one” he would “launch the largest deportation program of […]
Read MoreAmerican Immigration Council Calls for USCIS to Conduct Appropriate Searches When Processing FOIA Request for Immigration Records
On November 25, 2024, the Council sent a letter to the USCIS Ombudsman and FOIA Liaison asking them to investigate and cure the agency’s growing pattern of misprocessing FOIA requests for immigration records.
Read MoreImmigration Was on the Ballot in Multiple States on Election Day – Here’s What Happened
On Election Day, voters gathered in various cities and states across the country to cast ballots on immigrant-related issues, like immigration protections, integration, and noncitizen voting. Here are the results of some key ballot measures. Arizona’s Proposition 314 In Arizona, the passage of Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, has raised significant […]
Read MoreGiving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers
With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the people who help make Thanksgiving celebrations possible. Many of the fruits, vegetables, and other staples of our Thanksgiving celebrations are harvested by immigrant farm workers. In fruit and vegetable crop production, […]
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