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The Immigrant's Journal Legal & Educational Fund Inc The Immigrant’s Journal Legal & Educational Fund, Inc.

(IJLEF) founded in 1998, dedicated to the diverse immigrant groups that constitute the rich fabric of New York.

For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is alr...
24/09/2025

For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is already filled with uncertainty. But when they become victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, that uncertainty turns into fear, trauma, and vulnerability. Often, victims stay silent out of fear of deportation […]

The post From Victim to Victor: Your Path to Legalization After Experiencing Crime in the U.S. first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is already filled with uncertainty. But when they become victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, that uncertainty turns into fear, trauma, ...

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be...
23/09/2025

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]

The post Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Stops You—Whether You’re a Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Undocumented first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion ab...

Every day, undocumented immigrants show up to some of the most dangerous jobs in America—particularly in construction. T...
23/09/2025

Every day, undocumented immigrants show up to some of the most dangerous jobs in America—particularly in construction. They work hard, often without health insurance or safety guarantees, and put their lives at risk to build homes, offices, and roads across the country. But what happens when an undocumented worker is injured on the job? Too […]

The post Injured and Undocumented: What Are Your Legal Rights on a Construction Site in the U.S.? first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Every day, undocumented immigrants show up to some of the most dangerous jobs in America—particularly in construction. They work hard, often without health insurance or safety guarantees, and put their lives at risk to build homes, offices, and roads across the country. But what happens when an un...

In the United States, many undocumented immigrants live with constant uncertainty—about their future, their families, an...
23/09/2025

In the United States, many undocumented immigrants live with constant uncertainty—about their future, their families, and their legal rights. One area that is often misunderstood or ignored is estate planning. Too many undocumented individuals believe that because they lack legal immigration status, they cannot write a will, create a trust, or protect their families and […]

The post Planning Without Papers: Estate Planning Options for Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

In the United States, many undocumented immigrants live with constant uncertainty—about their future, their families, and their legal rights. One area that is often misunderstood or ignored is estate planning. Too many undocumented individuals believe that because they lack legal immigration statu...

Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of depo...
23/09/2025

Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of deportation. It’s not merely a legal concern—it’s a deeply human struggle, one that strikes at the heart of our sense of safety, belonging, and belongingness. In this article, we explore the raw emotional toll of deportation […]

The post Facing Fear, Finding Strength: Confronting the Shadow of Deportation with Dignity and Hope first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of deportation. It's not merely a legal concern—it's a deeply human struggle, one that strikes at the heart of our sense of safety, belonging, and belongingness. In this article, we exp...

Divorce is always challenging—but when immigration status is part of the equation, it becomes significantly more complic...
23/09/2025

Divorce is always challenging—but when immigration status is part of the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. For couples in New York State, understanding the legal distinction between contested and uncontested divorces is the first step in navigating a separation. When one spouse is undocumented, the stakes are even higher, involving not just emotional and […]

The post Dividing Lives, Defending Rights: Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in New York When One Spouse Is Undocumented first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Divorce is always challenging—but when immigration status is part of the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. For couples in New York State, understanding the legal distinction between contested and uncontested divorces is the first step in navigating a separation. When one spouse ...

In the quiet corners of homes across America, countless immigrant women endure unspeakable abuse—trapped not only by the...
23/09/2025

In the quiet corners of homes across America, countless immigrant women endure unspeakable abuse—trapped not only by the pain inflicted by their spouses but also by the fear of losing their legal status and being deported. Many of these survivors are married to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who exploit their immigration vulnerability to […]

The post Breaking Free: How VAWA Empowers Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Abuse to Reclaim Their Lives first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

In the quiet corners of homes across America, countless immigrant women endure unspeakable abuse—trapped not only by the pain inflicted by their spouses but also by the fear of losing their legal status and being deported. Many of these survivors are married to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent re...

Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve don...
23/09/2025

Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve done, but because they have been left behind. Abandoned by parents or caregivers, they face the world without the protection, stability, and love that every child deserves. This loss isn’t just emotional—it carries profound legal consequences. For these vulnerable […]

The post Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve done, but because they have been left behind. Abandoned by parents or caregivers, they face the world without the protection, stability, and love that every child deserves. This l...

Debt can feel like quicksand. The more you struggle, the deeper you sink—and for many people, choosing the right way out...
23/09/2025

Debt can feel like quicksand. The more you struggle, the deeper you sink—and for many people, choosing the right way out becomes an urgent decision. Should you consolidate your debts into one payment, or is it time to consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and debt consolidation is essential. Each […]

The post Chapter 7 or Debt Consolidation? Choosing the Right Path to Financial Freedom first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Debt can feel like quicksand. The more you struggle, the deeper you sink—and for many people, choosing the right way out becomes an urgent decision. Should you consolidate your debts into one payment, or is it time to consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 b...

By: Edward Kissam| americancommunitymedia.org The U.S. Department of Labor plans to discontinue the National Agricultura...
23/09/2025

By: Edward Kissam| americancommunitymedia.org The U.S. Department of Labor plans to discontinue the National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS) by September 27th. Loss of data from the survey, widely-recognized as providing the best and most up-to-date information on more than 2 million U.S. farmworkers and their families, will have serious negative impacts for agricultural employers, farmworker service programs, and […]

The post Flying Blind – Loss of Federal Survey Data Will Make Life Harder for Ag Producers, Farmworker Families first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Edward Kissam| americancommunitymedia.org The U.S. Department of Labor plans to discontinue the National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS) by September 27th. Loss of data from the survey, widely-recognized as providing the best and most up-to-date information on more than 2 million U.S. farmwork...

The temporary Green Card Freeze on employment-based green card categories
20/09/2025

The temporary Green Card Freeze on employment-based green card categories

A temporary freeze has been placed on certain employment-based green card categories because the annual numerical limits have been reached, leaving thousands...

USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test
20/09/2025

USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test

On September 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted a Federal Register notice announcing implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics...

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