Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Registration Closes Today – May 28!

Be sure to get your ticket for the Immigration Impact Awards!   Dear John, Be sure to get your ticket for the Immigration Impact Awards! We are gearing up for an exciting event for you in Chicago on June 14! Don’t miss out on your chance to celebrate immigration heroes like Ere Rendón…

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May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Migrant children could be in danger with efforts to end portions of the Flores Settlement Agreement.

The DOJ asked a court to partially terminate the decades-old agreement. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Government’s Move to Terminate Flores Agreement Could Leave Immigrant Children Unprotected The Department of Justice asked a court to partially terminate the decades-old ag…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM

[Lawsuit Update] Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Law Blocked in Court

Our preliminary injunction was a success.   Dear John, We've got good news—immigrant families living in Florida can breathe a sigh of relief. A federal court agreed to block a key part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant law.  Section 10 of Senate Bill 1718 made it a crime to drive an im…

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  Rebekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

[WEBINAR] Work Authorization for Newcomers: Everyone Wins

Join us for a webinar on work authorization for migrants.   Work Authorization for Newcomers: Everyone Wins Thursday, May 30 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now Dear John, Migrants want to work. Businesses have job openings to fill. And state and local g…

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May 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: New Bars to Asylum Would Allow Quick Removal of Some Migrants

Asylum officers may receive more power to decide individuals’ fate on the spot. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Biden Proposes Rule to Quickly Remove Certain Migrants During Initial Screening Process at the Border The Biden administration proposed a rule that would allow asylu…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Guess who we are honoring at the 2024 Immigration Impact Awards?

Don’t miss the chance to hear from these immigration heroes!  Dear John, The American Immigration Council is proud to announce Eréndira (Ere) Rendón as the 2024 Immigration Impact honoree and Paul Zulkie as the Founders Award honoree. We are honored to have Ere and Paul join our Creativ…

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May 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Iowa Police Can Arrest Some Green Card Holders Under New Law

We’re suing to put a stop to this unconstitutional law. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden’s New H-2A Rule Expands Protections and Increases Oversight for Migrant Workers The Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule aimed at protecting workers on temporary H-2A visa…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

[Lawsuit Filed] Challenging Iowa's New Immigration Law, SF 2340

Iowa’s new immigration law is unconstitutional—we’re suing to put a stop to it.   Dear John, The American Immigration Council filed a federal lawsuit today to block SF 2340, one of the worst, most far-reaching immigration laws ever passed in the state of Iowa. Together with our partners at…

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May 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: You can help people seeking asylum.

We’re looking for volunteers to staff a hotline for credible fear interviews. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Volunteers Needed for Credible Fear Interview Preparation in CBP Hotline When someone crosses the border to seek asylum in the United States, they often first go throu…

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April 28, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Where do refugees go once they come to the United States?

We filed a FOIA request to find out. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Data Snapshot: Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants  The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced its revision of the race and ethnicity question on federal surveys, includi…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. April 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights the Council’s most recent lawsuit to get information from immigration enforcement agencies about an Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program, and the Counc…

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  Laura Jennings, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Grab a great table before they're gone!

Don't miss the chance to get a table at the Immigration Impact Awards.   Dear John, Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of this year’s amazing table packages at the Immigration Impact Awards! This year we are offering great benefits with table purchases to help you enjoy our inspir…

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April 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Many Immigrants’ Work Permits

Thousands of immigrant workers with pending work permit renewals breathed a sigh of relief. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Immigrants Contribute Billions to Federal and State Taxes Each Year Without fail, each Tax Day a prevalent myth resurfaces that conceals the truth about …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 6:12 PM

[Recording] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Watch the webinar on-demand.  John, Thank you for your interest in our webinar on what happens when children of legal immigrants age out of their parents’ visa status at age 21.  You can now watch a recording of the webinar.  Watch on-demand You can also view Improve the Dream an…

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April 14, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress Is Making It Harder for States to Support Migrants

$150 million is being cut from shelter and services funding to support newly arrived migrants. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Federal Government Is Cutting Aid for Migrant Shelters and Services. What Will States Do Now?  Congress has cut $150 million from the Shelter a…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM

What It's Really Like to Cross the Border

Nuvia, an asylum seeker from Honduras, shares her story.   Dear John, Ever wondered about the reality of seeking asylum in America?  Meet Nuvia Garcia Vijil, who, at the age of 13, fled gang violence in Honduras with her mother, because staying would have meant losing her life.  Fast fo…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 5:38 PM

CORRECTION: [WEBINAR] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Join us for a webinar where we speak with young adults about aging out of their legal immigrant parents' status. We are resending the below invite with a corrected date and sender. We hope you'll be able to join us! Dear John, An estimated 250,000 children of legal immigrants age out …

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  Chelsie Kramer, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 4:08 PM

[WEBINAR] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Join us for a webinar where we speak with young adults about aging out of their legal immigrant parents' status. Dear John, An estimated 250,000 children of legal immigrants age out of their parents’ visa status at age 21 and must self-deport if they can’t find other ways to stay. Cu…

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March 31, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Confusion at the Border as SB4 Case Takes Yet Another Turn

A late-night ruling puts SB4 on hold again. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS STEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance  A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, …

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March 28, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. March 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights how the Council celebrated Sunshine Week to promote government transparency, as well as our most recent legislative transparency efforts and newly publis…

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March 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Battle Over Texas’ SB4 Gets Heated

SCOTUS and the Fifth Circuit Duke it Out. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras in a Win for Transparency—But the Implementation Will Be Key  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a policy calling for ICE personnel to wea…

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March 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Federal District Court Keeps CHNV Parole Program in Place

Judge Tipton held that the policy successfully reduced overall border crossings Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  District Court in Texas Allows CHNV Parole Program to Continue  Last week, a decision by a federal district court in Texas keeps in place the parole program set up…

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  Raul Pinto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM

[WEBINAR] Litigate Your FOIA Requests: How to Sue the Government to Get Information You and Your Clients Need

Join us for a lively discussion on how immigration attorneys can sue the government to get the information that you and your clients need.  Litigate Your FOIA Requests: How to Sue the Government to Get Information You and Your Clients Need Thursday, March 14 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST / 10:00 A…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 6:31 PM

One Week in March

The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community. Dear John,  The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community.  Coming off dueling border visits by President Biden and former president Trump ahead of the State of the U…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM

One Week in March

The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community. Dear {FirstName},  The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community.  Coming off dueling border visits by President Biden and former president Trump ahead of the State o…

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March 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Explaining What the President Can and Can’t Do at the Border

Ultimately, it’s Congress that must work to change the situation at the border by updating our immigration laws. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Showdown Between Texas Authorities and the Federal Government Headed to the Supreme Court A challenge to a Texas law that allows l…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Watch Aaron Reichlin-Melnick's Testimony Before Congress

Watch the discussion on Presidential Power to Secure the Border  Dear John, Yesterday afternoon, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, testified before Congress during a House subcommittee hearing on presidential authority at the border. His testimony emphasizes the need for Congr…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Watch Aaron Reichlin-Melnick Testify Before Congress Tomorrow

Tune in live to watch the discussion on Presidential Power to Secure the Border  Dear John, Tomorrow, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, will testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement at 2:00 p.m. ET at the hearing …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM

The power of connection lies right outside your comfort zone

Our new PSA, “Shared Table,” encourages you to step towards connection.  Dear John, Everyone brings something to the table when they are welcomed. Yet, two-thirds of our friends, families, coworkers, and neighbors report feeling like they don’t belong. The good news is that we can create …

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March 3, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Texas’ Anti-Immigrant Law Blocked Days Before Going into Effect

Last week, a federal judge blocked a Texas law from taking effect. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  DHS Changes H-1B Registration Process to Give Noncitizens an Equal Chance of Selection The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) re…

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February 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Asylum Seekers, Refugees Generate Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue

The myth that asylum seekers cost the U.S. government billions of dollars with no net gain isn’t true. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Refugees and Asylum Seekers Generate Billions of Dollars More Than They Cost the U.S. Government   A report released this month by the U.S. …

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  Raul Pinto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM

[WEBINAR] Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: A Discussion of USCIS' Guidance and the Trends Practitioners Are Seeing

Join us for a webinar on humanitarian parole for Afghans.   Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: A Discussion of USCIS' Recently Released Guidance and the Trends Practitioners Are Seeing Thursday, February 29 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now Dear John, Hu…

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February 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Finally Begins to Make Strides in Reducing Its Backlog

For the first time in years, the agency reduced its backlog, despite a record number of cases. More work remains. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Reduces Its Backlog for the First Time in Years On February 9, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released d…

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February 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Senate’s Bipartisan Border Bill, Explained

Here’s everything you need to know about the border bill—from an analysis to better solutions.Your weekly summary from the Council. LATEST ANALYSIS Data Snapshot: The Number of Black Immigrants in the US Continues to Rise The “Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024” was re…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 6:42 PM

We need a border bill for the 21st century.

Congress’ bill identifies the right problems but would do more harm than good.   Dear John, After months of anticipation, this week the Senate finally released their bill to attempt to address the situation at the southern border. The American Immigration Council supports good faith effo…

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  Rebekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 7:29 PM

[WEBINAR] Breaking Down the Border Bill

After months of negotiations, the Senate proposed a border bill. Learn what's in it.   Breaking Down the Border Bill Tuesday, February 6 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now John, After months of negotiations and public posturing, the Senate’s proposed leg…

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February 4, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Only 30% of immigrants in removal proceedings have an attorney.

A shortage of immigration attorneys has skyrocketed over the last four years. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  A Shortage of Immigration Lawyers Is Another Barrier to Integration for Immigrants  Immigrants are now far more likely to face the complexities of the immigration co…

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  Bekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM

[WEBINAR] At the Border: NGO and Government Responses

What's happening at the border? Join our webinar to learn more.   At the Border: NGO and Government Response Thursday, February 8 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now John, Responses to the situation at the U.S. southern border are shaping up to be one of …

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January 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM

This Week in Immigration: 200 Immigration Bills Are Making Their Way Through State Legislatures

Less than a month into 2024, we’re seeing more action from states than Congress. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  200 Immigration-Related Bills Have Already Been Introduced in States Legislatures in 2024  Despite being less than a month into the 2024 state legislation cycle, …

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January 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden v. Texas

A legal showdown between Biden and Texas has immigrants in the crosshairs. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court A new memo issued last month by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) lays out improved…

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January 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. January 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights our fight to keep documents regarding medical treatment received by migrants in CBP custody from being destroyed.   Initial Disclosures: The …

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January 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: The State Department Works to Tackle Its Wait Times

A new standing interview waiver should cut back on long waits for nonimmigrant visas. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  State Department Extends Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Indefinitely The State Department announced an update to its discretionary interview waiver pol…

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  Bekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM

URGENT Action: Tell Senators to Embrace Better Alternatives to the Immigration Deal

Let Congress know where you stand on the immigration policy debate.   Dear John, The stakes could not be higher. You may have seen in the news that Senate negotiators are close to a deal which could lead to the harshest changes to immigration law in nearly 30 years. But negotiators are …

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  Rich Andre, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 8:34 PM

The State & Local Scoop: Immigration in Your Community

This quarterly newsletter dives into immigration trends around the country and in your community.   January 9, 2024   Dear John,  Happy New Year! After a brief hiatus, we are excited to resume the Council's State & Local Quarterly Newsletter this year. As we enter a crucial presid…

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January 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: How the Pandemic Continues to Affect Immigrant Communities

New research shows how to better support immigrants in the wake of COVID-19. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS     FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW  The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affected vulnerable communities across the United States, including racial and ethnic minorities and…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Thank you! Your generosity is already making an impact.

Check out our new video to see how your support will be put to good use.   Dear John, First, let me just say—thank you. Because of your support, we were able to not only reach our year-end goal but exceed it, raising over $138,000 and surpassing our initial goal of $130,000.  Your gene…

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January 1, 2024 at 2:00 AM

3 Hours to go!

Help us hit our goal — DOUBLE your impact now! John — There are just 3 hours left to double your impact. We’re getting closer to our $130,000 goal but I’m not going to lie: I’m starting to sweat a little here! Make your tax-deductible donation now to DOUBLE your impact — your gift could be the one …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 8:00 PM

9 Hours Left!

Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE your impact. John — There are just 9 hours left! Help us reach our ambitious $130,000 match goal before midnight — make your year-end, tax deductible gift now.  With you at our side, we will rise to the challenges of 2024. With millions of immigrants trapped by our i…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Last Day — 2X your impact for immigrants — Don’t Wait

This is our last chance to reach our goal! Double Your Impact Dear John,  This is it. The last day of 2023, and our last chance to reach our ambitious, $130,000 match goal. Don’t miss this opportunity to have TWO TIMES the impact for our immigrant communities — make your tax-deductible gift now. Ev…

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December 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM

1 day left — Double your impact for 2024 — election year

Help us fight for immigrant communities. Double Your Impact Dear John, With just 1 day left to reach our ambitious matching gift goal we are determined to not leave a single dollar on the table. Make your tax-deductible, year-end gift now to DOUBLE your impact for immigrants in 2024.The already dea…

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