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New Report Examines the Biden Administration’s First 100 days on U.S. System of Legal Immigration
A new report released today by the American Immigration Council examines major changes to the U.S. system of legal immigration made by the Biden administration in its first 100 days in office. Read More
Advertising and Entertainment Pioneer PJ Pereira to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor advertising and entertainment pioneer PJ Pereira with its American Heritage Award. Read More
Haitian-American Novelist Edwidge Danticat to Be Honored with American Heritage Award
The American Immigration Council will honor Haitian-American novelist and essayist Edwidge Danticat with its American Heritage Award. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the Introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act
Following the introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The new immigration bill from Senators Cornyn and Sinema shows that bipartisan solutions on this issue are possible,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “We hope the rest of the Senate will follow… Read More
New Data Highlights the Economic Contributions of DREAMers in Major Texas Metros
Analysis confirms DACA-eligible residents pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes, wield billions in spending power annually in Texas metropolitan areas HOUSTON– Today, Texans for Economic Growth (TEG) and the Texas Opportunity Coalition (TOC) released new data… Read More
Facts About the Current Situation at the Border
The nation has turned its attention to the current situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the rise in immigrant children in U.S. government custody. Much of the conversation has focused on a supposed surge in arrivals under the Biden administration, but the current increase began well before President Biden took office. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on passage of the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House
Following the House passing the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The bipartisan House majority that passed the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act today shows that there is will in both parties to finally make… Read More
U.S. Businesses Sue USCIS for Rejecting H-1B Petitions for not Backdating the Employment Start Date
A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of seven U.S. businesses challenges USCIS arbitrary rejection of H-1B nonimmigrant employment-based petitions filed after October 1 solely because the H-1B worker’s intended employment start date falls after October 1. Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the Reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Following Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) reintroducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the crucial role immigrants play in the U.S. food supply chain, and that work begins on America’s farms,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the Reintroduction of the Dream and Promise Act
Following Reps. Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Vasquez (D-NY), and Clarke (D-NY) reintroducing the Dream and Promise Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “NAE applauds the reintroduction of the Dream and Promise Act this week, which would provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders who have built… Read More
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