Reports
Immigration and Nashville
New Americans are responsible for the majority of Nashville’s rapid growth over the past decade. Between 2000 and 2012, immigrants accounted for nearly 60% of Nashville’s overall population growth. Read more about the contributions of “New Americans in Nashville” (PDF).
Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership
Elected and civic leaders throughout the Midwest are recognizing that they have a role to play in shaping immigration policy despite inaction at the federal level, according to a report released by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the American Immigration Council. Read More
Immigration and Atlanta
Between 2000 and 2012 immigrants accounted for nearly two thirds of the city of Atlanta’s population growth. The city’s foreign-born population grew by nearly 22 percent, from 27,352 to 33,358, while the native-born population grew by less than 1 percent. Find out more about the contributions of “New Americans in Atlanta” and… Read More
Immigration and Atlanta
Between 2000 and 2012 immigrants accounted for nearly two thirds of the city of Atlanta’s population growth. The city’s foreign-born population grew by nearly 22 percent, from 27,352 to 33,358, while the native-born population grew by less than 1 percent. Find out more about the contributions of “New Americans in Atlanta” and… Read More
A Snapshot of Immigrant Women in the United States
There are more than 23 million female immigrants in the United States, and they are a formidable presence in U.S. society and the economy. Read More
Asylum in the United States
Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. This fact sheet provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process. Read More
The President’s Discretion, Immigration Enforcement, and the Rule of Law
The President has the legal authority to make a significant number of unauthorized migrants eligible for temporary relief from deportation that would be similar to the relief available under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read More
Unauthorized Immigrants Today
Unauthorized immigrants include adults and children, mothers and fathers, homeowners and people of faith, most of whom are invested in their communities. Read More
Staying Covered: How Immigrants Have Prolonged the Solvency of One of Medicare’s Key Trust Funds and Subsidized Care for U.S. Seniors
New American Economy‘s new report, “Staying Covered: How Immigrants Have Prolonged the Solvency of One of Medicare’s Key Trust Funds and Subsidized Care for U.S. Seniors,” shows that immigrants are key contributors to Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, a pool of money covering hospital and home health care for 50… Read More
Staying Covered: How Immigrants Have Prolonged the Solvency of One of Medicare’s Key Trust Funds and Subsidized Care for U.S. Seniors
New American Economy‘s new report, “Staying Covered: How Immigrants Have Prolonged the Solvency of One of Medicare’s Key Trust Funds and Subsidized Care for U.S. Seniors,” shows that immigrants are key contributors to Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, a pool of money covering hospital and home health care for 50… Read More
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