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Florida Business and Civic Leaders Launch the Florida Compact on Immigration
MIAMI, FL – Today, business leaders gathered at Miami Dade College to announce the Florida Compact on Immigration, a set of key principles outlining the need for smart immigration policies at the state and federal levels to drive Florida’s economy forward. Read the Compact and its full list… Read More
Austin American Statesman Commentary: Repeal would hurt all Texans, not just undocumented like me
As a student teacher at several Austin middle schools, I like seeing how excited my Hispanic students are to have a teacher who looks like them. I want my presence in the classroom to inspire young people from all backgrounds – including undocumented immigrants like me – and demonstrate that… Read More
New American Economy Endorses the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Today Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced a bicameral and bipartisan bill, the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 (H.R. 1044 and S. 386). New American Economy issued the following statement in support of this legislation:… Read More
Orlando Weekly Op-ed: By filling jobs, paying taxes and creating new businesses, immigrants add value to Orlando
In the nearly eight years I’ve been teaching citizenship and English language classes within the Orange County Public Library system, I’ve helped thousands of people become citizens of our great nation. It’s amazing to see what happens when they pass the exam; several students have increased their earning potential and… Read More
Fox 23 News: New plan to welcome immigrants to Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – The City of Tulsa is unveiling a new plan to welcome immigrants to the area. Mayor G.T. Bynum announced the meeting to unveil the plan and what it entails Thursday morning at the Martin Regional Library. Watch the video on the Fox 23 New Website. Read More
Iraqi Immigrant Who Served the U.S. Army Now Wants to Serve Maine
Ali Farid and his family had a good life in Iraq. His father worked as an electrical engineer. His mother was trained as an anthropologist. The family of six was safe. And, at age 18, Farid began a lucrative, albeit highly dangerous, job to support his concurrent university law… Read More
NAE Statement on DHS Recession of the Immigrant Entrepreneur Rule
Following the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke the Immigrant Entrepreneur Rule, New American Economy President John Feinblatt issued the following statement: “America should be rolling out the welcome mat for immigrant entrepreneurs, not sending them straight into the arms of our competitors,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. Read More
UB Now: UB to host fifth annual Refugee Health Summit
UB will host its fifth annual WNY Refugee Health Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 at the Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott St., Buffalo. The summit unites 150 clinicians, resettlement caseworkers, community health workers, researchers, students, municipal leaders and refugees to understand the many factors affecting health… Read More
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