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Press Release: Statement of Partnership for a New American Economy Co-chairs Mayor Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch, and J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr. On Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation
Following the announcement of the bipartisan Senate Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform legislation, Partnership for a New American Economy Co-Chairs Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch, and J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr. issued the following statements: “Mayors and business leaders understand how vitally important it is to bring our broken… Read More

Press Release: Statement of Chief Policy Advisor to New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Partnership for a New American Economy Chairman John Feinblatt on USCIS Reaching H-1B Visa Cap
“The fact that our supply of H-1B visas was exhausted so quickly is not only emblematic of our broken immigration system – it represents yet another missed opportunity to attract the world’s best and brightest to our shores. If we want to stay competitive and thrive in the global… Read More

Immigrants can help revive weak economy
The Tennessean April 4, 2013 Returning to the annual Legislative Summit of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington, it was gratifying to see leaders on both sides of the aisle coming together to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. From the White House to Capitol Hill, there… Read More

Press Release: Statement of Partnership for a New American Economy Co-chair and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Senator Rand Paul’s Immigration Speech
“Senator Paul’s speech today helps move the immigration debate forward in a positive way, and it shows that broad bipartisan agreement is attainable on reforms that will secure our borders, create a path to citizenship for those here illegally, and allow us to attract the talent we need to… Read More

In quest for skilled workers, U.S. looks to Canada as an example
The Globe and Mail March 17, 2013 Ask nearly any U.S. business executive about the country’s immigration system and the response is often a personal experience that demonstrates their dissatisfaction with a process they consider either creaky or broken. Now, for the first time in decades, there is a… Read More

Lindsey Graham Defended By Conservative Pro-Immigration Reform Groups
Huffington Post March 13, 2013 Two conservative pro-immigration reform groups are stepping in to support Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the members of the Senate “gang of eight,” as he comes under fire in his state from an organization that seeks to reduce immigration. … There are other… Read More

Religious, business groups defend pro-immigration Republican Senator Graham
NBC Latino March 13, 2013 The South Carolina airwaves have become the latest battleground between pro- and anti-immigration reform groups. Today, three different groups – a group of Southern evangelical leaders, a conservative Republican super PAC, and a bipartisan group of U.S. Mayors and CEOs announced the release of… Read More

Immigration reform advocates target South Carolina
Associated Press March 13, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws announced a new focus Wednesday on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election. … The groups involved are Republicans for Immigration Reform,… Read More

The Economic Case for Commonsense Immigration Reform
The White House March 13, 2013 America’s immigration system is broken. Too many employers game the system by hiring undocumented workers and there are 11 million people living in the shadows. Neither is good for the economy or the country. We must come together on a plan that requires… Read More

ACIP-SHRM Primer: Navigating the U.S. Employment-based Immigration System
In their 2013 primer, Navigating the U.S. Employment-based Immigration System, the American Council on International Personnel and the Society for Human Resource Management make the case for how the U.S. economy can be strengthened and American jobs created through reform of the employment-based immigration system, as a part of… Read More
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