Reports
Veterans Day: The Contributions of Immigrant Service People
Today is Veterans Day, a day that began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I, and that was set aside every year thereafter to observe peace. After the Korean War, the date officially became a day to honor all military… Read More
New Americans in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants accounted for 47.1 percent of total population growth in Cedar Rapids between 2012 and 2017. The report, New Americans in Cedar Rapids, was prepared in partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. In… Read More
The Cost of Removing Optional Practical Training for STEM Graduates
Workers who possess training or skills in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) are some of the most sought after segments of the labor market. Chronic shortages of specialized, high-skilled workers have been making headlines in the United States for nearly a decade, even… Read More
New Americans in Wayne County
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants contributed more than $10.5 billion to Wayne County’s GDP in 2017. The report, New Americans in Wayne County, was prepared in partnership with the Office of Wayne County Executive and Wayne United. In addition to their financial contributions, which… Read More
The New “Public Charge” Rule and Its Negative Impact on the U.S. Economy
Updated on February 2, 2021 In July 2019, the Trump Administration enacted a new “public charge” rule that effectively barred millions of working-age, aspiring immigrants from being able to come to America and gain permanent residency, as well as millions more immigrants already working legally in key industries in the… Read More
Why Don’t Immigrants Apply for Citizenship?
There is no line available for undocumented immigrants and the “regular channels” do not include them. Read More
New Americans in Genesee County
Read the Report: New Americans in Genesee County Download Now New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants paid more than $100 million in taxes in Genesee County, Michigan in 2017. The report, New Americans in Genesee County, was prepared… Read More
Seeking Release from Immigration Detention
This fact sheet gives a brief overview of the process individuals must undergo to seek release from immigration detention. Read More
Driving Growth: The Economic Impact of Immigrants in the Great Lakes Region, 2014-2017
A new report from New American Economy and the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition finds that from 2014 to 2017, the immigrant population in the Great Lakes Region has been a driving force behind the region’s economic growth. Driving Growth: The Economic Impact of Immigrants… Read More
New Americans in Dallas County
Read the Report: New Americans in Dallas County Download Now New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants accounted for 40 percent of Dallas County’s business owners in 2017. The report, New Americans in Dallas County, was prepared in… Read More
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