Reports

Immigrants Contribute More in Private Insurance Premiums than they Receive in Benefits
Politicians often raise concerns that immigrants drain U.S. health care resources. However, new research from New American Economy suggests that immigrants may contribute more in premiums and taxes to the health care economy than they receive in health care services. Immigrants—and particularly undocumented immigrants—use relatively little health care.2–9 For example,… Read More

How Immigrants Subsidize Medicare’s Trust Fund for All U.S. Seniors
New research from New American Economy highlights U.S. immigrants’ outsized contributions to Medicare, illustrating that immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—use relatively little health care. Key findings from the report include: Between 2012 and 2018, immigrants contributed an average of $165.52 more per capita annually to the Medicare Trust Fund than was spent… Read More

New Americans in the Columbus Metro Area
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants paid more than $2.1 Billion in taxes in central Ohio in 2019. The new report, New Americans in the Columbus Metro Area, was prepared in partnership with US Together, the Columbus City Council, and the Franklin County Commissioners. In addition… Read More

Combatting the AAPI Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week we have partnered with The Leaders Forum, which provides leading analysis of Asian American demographics and related public policy issues, to examine educational, workforce, and earning divides in the AAPI community. Read More

Tracking the Biden Agenda on Immigration Enforcement
This report analyzes the Biden administration's 100 days progress in reforming immigration enforcement and recommendations for how to best move forward. Read More

Immigrants and Migrants in Hawai’i: Essential Contributors to the State’s Workforce and Economy
Immigrants are major contributors to Hawaii’s economy. A new report from New American Economy finds that immigrants in Hawai’i contributed $17.6 billion to the local economy in 2018, with over $874 million going to state and local taxes. The report, titled Immigrants and Migrants in Hawai’i:… Read More

Examining Educational, Workforce, and Earning Divides in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week we have partnered with The Leaders Forum, which provides leading analysis of Asian American demographics and related public policy issues, to examine educational, workforce, and earning divides in the AAPI community. Read More

Council and Broad Coalition Urge Department of Homeland Security to Withdraw Records Destruction Plans
In this letter, the Council and a diverse coalition call on the Biden administration to stop and reevaluate plans to destroy immigration agency records documenting abuse and misconduct. Read More

Tracking the Biden Agenda on Legal Immigration in the First 100 Days
This report analyzes the most significant changes to the legal immigration system made by the Biden administration during its first 100 days in office, and makes recommendations to foster a fair and efficient system. Read More
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