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Biden Administration Expands Exemptions for Afghan Nationals Otherwise Inadmissible
Obtaining immigration benefits from the U.S. government is always difficult, but it is even harder for people who have ever had any interaction with an organization or government that is deemed to support terrorism. As thousands of Afghans apply for immigration benefits in the United States, many risk being denied due to interactions with the […]
Read MoreCouncil Sues USCIS To Obtain Records About Humanitarian Parole Applications of Afghan Nationals
This Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit seeks to compel U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to disclose information about the massive delays in processing of applications for humanitarian parole filed for Afghan nationals who have not been able to travel to the United States.
Read MoreA Decade of DACA: Undocumented Youth Deserve a Permanent Solution
A decade ago, President Barack Obama created Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. On DACA’s 10th anniversary we must commit to ending this uncertainty and commit to do what is right.
Read MoreThe Economic Benefits of Proposition 308: Expanding In-State Tuition to Arizona Dreamers
This fact sheet highlights the crucial role that new Americans play in Arizona’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields, like healthcare, education, and the skilled trades.
Read MoreArnold & Porter Pro Bono Team to Be Honored with American Heritage Award for Advancing Immigrant Rights
The American Immigration Council will honor the law firm Arnold & Porter with its American Heritage Award.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Rights and Immigration Activist Edafe Okporo to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor global LGBTQ+ rights activist and founder of Refuge America, Edafe Okporo, with its American Heritage Award.
Read MoreA Border Patrol Agent Assaulted a Citizen in His Own Home. The Supreme Court’s Ruling Lets the Agent Off.
The Supreme Court issued a decision on Wednesday barring a civil rights lawsuit against a U.S. Border Patrol agent for reportedly entering the property of a U.S. citizen without a warrant and assaulting him. The ruling in Egbert v. Boule emboldens Border Patrol agents to act without consequence, even if their actions may violate the […]
Read MorePractical Guides and FAQs for the Federal STEM Initiatives
Recent federal policy changes have opened up new avenues for American businesses of all sizes to connect with talented researchers and other highly-skilled individuals in the STEM fields. The American Immigration Council has created a series of guides and FAQs for a institutions, employers and individuals.
Read MorePower of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the Rio Grande Valley
This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the Rio Grande Valley’s labor force, population growth, and economy.
Read MorePower of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the metro area’s labor force, population growth, and economy.
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