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New Americans in San Antonio
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrant households in San Antonio earned nearly $4.6 billion in 2017 and contributed more than $1 billion in taxes. The report, New Americans in San Antonio, was released in partnership with the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. In addition to their financial […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows More Than 30 Percent of San Antonio’s Business Owners Are Immigrants
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Immigrant households earned nearly $4.6 billion in 2017 and contributed more than $1 billion in taxes, according to a new research brief released by New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The report will be released at a public […]
Read MoreWhite House Demands Additional $4.5 Billion for Border
In a move designed to ratchet up pressure on Congress, last week the White House sent an emergency budget request to Congress asking for $4.5 billion of funding to deal with increased numbers of families arriving at the border. The money includes a request for funds that would permit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to […]
Read MoreActing DHS Secretary McAleenan Attempts to Reset Relationship with Congress
Only weeks after being named the new Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kevin McAleenan made his first appearance in front of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees this week. While it’s clear DHS will not change course on many of the policies implemented by former Secretary Nielsen, McAleenen seemed intent on […]
Read MoreThe Baltimore Sun Opinion: Trump administration threatens to end temporary protected status for endangered immigrants
As a biology and psychology major at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I’m pursuing a career in medicine to treat children in underserved communities who lack access to care. But I’m also in a race against time — taking extra credits and registering for summer school, on top of working two part-time jobs and volunteering […]
Read MoreTuition Equity Policies for Immigrant Students Continue to Advance at the State Level
Attending a four-year public college or university is out of reach for many students without U.S. citizenship. But thanks to a growing number of new state laws—which make certain students eligible for in-state tuition rates—many more college hopefuls may be able to pursue higher education. There is a notable trend among the many immigration-related bills […]
Read MoreClosing USCIS International Offices Will Leave US Citizens, Military Members, and Refugees Abroad Without Help
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ international field offices provide critical services to Americans living abroad, as well as refugees and other immigrants. But in a supposed effort to cut costs, the Trump administration plans to close all 23 offices that span 21 countries by the end of 2019. These offices are a lifeline for those […]
Read MorePortland Press Herald Maine Voices: Reform bill would allow DACA recipients to give back to U.S.
Last month, when Democrats introduced legislation to protect young immigrants like me who were brought to the United States as children, I felt a huge wave of relief. Ever since President Trump announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program more than a year and a half ago, I’ve been living with […]
Read MoreGovernment Will Help 2,700 Central American Children Reunite With Their Families After Court Settlement
The Trump administration has agreed to reverse course and begin the process of reuniting 2,700 children living in Central America with their parents in the United States. The decision comes as part of a lawsuit that challenged the termination of the Central American Minors (CAM) program. This program allowed parents legally living in the United […]
Read MoreCommunications of the ACM Opinion: Immigrants Help Solve the Looming STEM Worker Shortage
As an engineering hardware manager working in the rapidly growing automotive electronics industry, I’ve been baffled by politicians who champion anti-immigration policies. If we want our economy to prosper, we should eagerly welcome the world-class talent that’s knocking at our door. I should know. I’ve witnessed firsthand the excellence newcomers bring to this country. About […]
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