Research and Analysis

Research and Analysis

The Removal System of the United States: An Overview

The Removal System of the United States: An Overview

This fact sheet provides an explanation on how noncitizens may find themselves facing deportation from the country, how the removal proceeding may look, what types of relief can be sought after a removal order is issued, and ICE's role during the removal period. Read More

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Texas

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Texas

New research from the American Immigration Council, The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Texas, highlights the crucial role of immigrants in the state’s workforce across the manufacturing, healthcare, and education fields. As of 2019, Texas had the second-largest immigrant population in the country. The increase in the immigrant population has… Read More

Tending to America's Food Supply

Tending to America’s Food Supply

This fact sheet analyzes the essential role of immigrant workers in America's food production, particularly in the meat and dairy industries Read More

The Economic Benefits of Proposition 308: Expanding In-State Tuition to Arizona Dreamers

The Economic Benefits of Proposition 308: Expanding In-State Tuition to Arizona Dreamers

This fact sheet highlights the crucial role that new Americans play in Arizona’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields, like healthcare, education, and the skilled trades. Read More

Practical Guides and FAQs for the Federal STEM Initiatives

Practical Guides and FAQs for the Federal STEM Initiatives

Recent federal policy changes have opened up new avenues for American businesses of all sizes to connect with talented researchers and other highly-skilled individuals in the STEM fields. The American Immigration Council has created a series of guides and FAQs for a institutions, employers and individuals. Read More

New American Fortune 500 in 2022

New American Fortune 500 in 2022

Some of the largest and most recognizable American companies were founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. Read More

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the Rio Grande Valley

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the Rio Grande Valley

This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the Rio Grande Valley’s labor force, population growth, and economy. Read More

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area

Power of the Purse: Contributions of Hispanic Americans in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area

This fact sheet underscores the crucial role Hispanic Texans play in the metro area’s labor force, population growth, and economy. Read More

Oversight of Immigration Detention: An Overview

Oversight of Immigration Detention: An Overview

This fact sheet describes the organizational structure of immigration detention oversight, the standards by which detention centers are governed, where to file complaints regarding ICE detention, and information on inspections of ICE detention centers and detention contracts. Read More

The Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing Act

The Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing Act

New research from the American Immigration Council, Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing: Immigrants in New York State’s Workforce, highlights the crucial role of immigrants and refugees in New York’s workforce, as well as the need to reduce barriers to professional and occupational licenses for all New York residents. Read More

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