Immigration Benefits and Relief

The immigration laws and regulations provide some avenues to apply for lawful status from within the U.S. or to seek relief from deportation. The eligibility requirements for these benefits and relief can be stringent, and the immigration agencies often adopt overly restrictive interpretations of the requirements. Learn about advocacy and litigation that has been and can be undertaken to ensure that noncitizens have a fair chance to apply for the benefits and relief for which they are eligible.

Testimony to Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement

The American Immigration Council testified before Congress about the devastating impact of mass deportations and the diversion of resources meant to protect America into these deportations.

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Testifying on the Catastrophic Economic and Humane Costs of Mass Deportations

The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the catastrophic economic and humane costs of mass deportations.

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Documented Dreamers: An Overview

This fact sheet provides an overview of Documented Dreamers, explains how they can age out of immigration status at 21, and summarizes the current federal legislative proposals to protect them from deportation.

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview

This fact sheet provides an overview of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and prior attempts to dismantle the initiative, as well as its current status.

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Mass Deportation

The mass deportation of millions of undocumented individuals would be tremendously expensive and would have a catastrophic impact on our economy—one that would be expansive and impact every American. The American Immigration Council analyzes the fiscal costs and economic impacts of such a mass deportation operation.

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Biden Expands Immigration Protections to Undocumented Spouses and Streamlines Employment-Based Visas for DACA Recipients

On June 18, the Biden administration announced policy changes that will provide immigration relief to thousands of deeply-rooted immigrants in the United States.

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Testifying on the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement “Presidential Power to Secure the Border”

The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to discuss the need for Congress to overhaul the asylum system.

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Senate Border Bill a Step in Right Direction, but Falls Short in Guaranteeing Due Process for Asylum Seekers

On Sunday night, a bipartisan group of senators released the “Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024." Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council, responds to this controversial legislation that faces an uncertain future.

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Testifying on the Positive Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the U.S. and the American Immigrant Workforce

The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the economic contributions of immigrants in the U.S. and the American economic system.

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Congress Must Pass a Permanent Solution and Expand Protections for Dreamers as Ruling Attempts to End the DACA Program

The American Immigration Council responds to Judge Andrew Hanen's decision to rule that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful.

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Immigration Benefits and Relief

Testimony to Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement

Testifying on the Catastrophic Economic and Humane Costs of Mass Deportations

Documented Dreamers: An Overview

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): An Overview

Mass Deportation

Biden Expands Immigration Protections to Undocumented Spouses and Streamlines Employment-Based Visas for DACA Recipients

Testifying on the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement “Presidential Power to Secure the Border”

Senate Border Bill a Step in Right Direction, but Falls Short in Guaranteeing Due Process for Asylum Seekers

Testifying on the Positive Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the U.S. and the American Immigrant Workforce

Congress Must Pass a Permanent Solution and Expand Protections for Dreamers as Ruling Attempts to End the DACA Program

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Immigration Benefits and Relief

Honoring our immigrant past. Shaping our immigrant future.

Honoring our immigrant past.
Shaping our immigrant future.