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New Americans in Santa Clara County
New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in Santa Clara County paid over $22.0 billion in taxes and held more than $45.0 billion in spending power in 2021. The new report, New Americans in Santa Clara County, was prepared in partnership with Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations. The report also […]
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Ask Court to Block Turnback Policy
On Wednesday a group of asylum seekers moved to block the Biden administration’s unlawful policy of turning back people seeking asylum at ports of entry along the southern border.
Read MoreEnforcement Priorities Are Back. What Will ICE Prosecutors Do With Them?
The Biden administration has officially reinstated its enforcement guidelines for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move comes after the Supreme Court reaffirmed the federal government’s authority to set priorities in immigration enforcement – and to discourage federal agents from spending time and energy on noncitizens who aren’t priorities. This includes not just the […]
Read MoreThe Success of the CHIPS Act Depends on Skilled Immigrants
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major Apple supplier, has delayed the production schedule for its Arizona chip plant to 2025. The company said it is having trouble finding enough workers with specialized skills in the United States to start its production on time. This may be a setback for the CHIPS and Science […]
Read MoreReport Highlights Undocumented Students’ Vital Role in Addressing Workforce Gaps
The American Immigration Council and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration released a report showing undocumented students enrolling in U.S. colleges and universities play a crucial role in addressing workforce gaps.
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See our updated web report on the largest American companies and their immigrant roots.
Read MoreLawsuit Challenging Texas’ Floating Barrier Raises Questions About Its Other Border Policies
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Last Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice followed through on its promise to sue Texas over its border policies. But the lawsuit’s focus—the installation of buoys along the Rio Grande River—is far narrower than advocates hoped. The lawsuit came three weeks after the barrier’s installation began and two weeks […]
Read MoreUSCIS Changes Employment Eligibility Verification: One Step Back and One Step Forward
Despite concerns expressed by stakeholders, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has returned to a one-page format for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. What may seem like a technical change has important consequences for employees and their employers. For nearly 38 years, employers and certain agricultural recruiters and referrers for a fee have used Form […]
Read MoreStates Continue to Lead on Inclusive Immigration Policies: A 2023 Midyear Review of State Legislative Sessions
With most state legislatures having adjourned for the year, states—once again—continue to lead the way for welcoming immigrants and refugees. The American Immigration Council tracked over 1,000 immigration-related bills during the 2023 state legislative session. With a few notable exceptions, most successful immigration bills this year aimed to make states more inclusive of immigrant populations, […]
Read MoreThe True Impact of Biden’s Asylum Transit Ban
On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that the Biden administration’s asylum transit ban was illegal and should be vacated. The ruling isn’t in effect yet – it was delayed for 14 days and may be stayed indefinitely by the 9th Circuit or the Supreme Court. This would leave the regulation in place while the case […]
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