Reports
Sea to Table: The Role of Foreign-Born Workers in the Seafood Processing Industry
Ask any group of Americans who is responsible for some of the fresh food on their table and you’re likely to hear a few common themes. Some might think of a third- or fourth-generation Midwestern farmer, plowing corn or wheat in the field with the help of machines. Others might… Read More
Why Caution is Needed Before Hiring Additional Border Patrol Agents and ICE Officers
The last time the Border Patrol received a large infusion of money to hire thousands of new agents, cases of corruption and misconduct spiked in the agency. New hires were not sufficiently vetted, novice agents were not adequately supervised, and agents who abused their authority acted with impunity. Now the… Read More
Sizing Up the Gap in our Supply of STEM Workers: Data & Analysis
Each year on April 1, the U.S. government begins accepting applications for the H-1B program, a temporary visa program designed to bring in high-skilled workers from abroad. While the H-1B program has long been in need of updates and reforms—particularly since many of the wage requirements designed to protect American… Read More
Sizing Up the Gap in our Supply of STEM Workers: Data & Analysis
Each year on April 1, the U.S. government begins accepting applications for the H-1B program, a temporary visa program designed to bring in high-skilled workers from abroad. While the H-1B program has long been in need of updates and reforms—particularly since many of the wage requirements designed to protect American… Read More
U.S. Citizen Children Impacted by Immigration Enforcement
Deportations of parents and family members have serious consequences that affect children and extend to communities and the country as a whole. Read More
The Impact of Immigrant Women on America’s Labor Force
There are nearly 12 million immigrant (foreign-born) women workers in the United States today, comprising just over 7 percent of the total labor force. Read More
Not Lost in Translation: U.S. Jobs Market Needs Foreign Language Skills
There is a growing demand for bilingual talent in major industries in the United States. The research looks at online job posting data acquired by Burning Glass Technologies, a leading labor market analytics firm that searches 40,000 job boards daily. The report shows that employers increasingly desire workers who… Read More
Not Lost in Translation: The Growing Importance of Foreign Language Skills in the U.S. Job Market
There is a growing demand for bilingual talent in major industries in the United States. The research looks at online job posting data acquired by Burning Glass Technologies, a leading labor market analytics firm that searches 40,000 job boards daily. The report shows that employers increasingly desire workers who… Read More
Summary of Executive Order “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements”
The provisions in the order pose serious concerns for the protection and due process rights of those currently residing in the United States, communities along the U.S-Mexico border, and vulnerable populations seeking protection in the country. Read More
New Americans in Buffalo and Syracuse
New American Economy (NAE) released a report documenting the critical impact immigrants have on the Upstate economies of Buffalo and Syracuse through their contribution to population growth, high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power. This report was released in conjunction with the launch of Map the Impact—an NAE… Read More
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