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Citizenship Day to Be Celebrated Around the Country
September 17 marks Citizenship and Constitution Day, a combined event that commemorates the anniversary of the United States’ constitution and recognizes all those who are or have become U.S. citizens. The day is marked by ceremonies and celebrations around the country, including over 50 naturalization ceremonies throughout September, that coincide with National Welcoming Week and […]
Read More100 Immigrant Women Begin 100-Mile Pilgrimage in Time for Pope’s Visit
Today, 100 immigrant women, domestic workers, and faith and immigrants’ rights leaders, set out on a 100-mile journey by foot from Pennsylvania to Washington D.C. Their message to Pope Francis—who begins his visit to the U.S. on September 22—put immigration at the front and center of his meetings and address before Congress. The 100 women began […]
Read MoreCandidates’ Immigration Stance Critical To Voters, Gallup Poll Shows
Where a 2016 presidential candidate stands on immigration is extremely important to one in five registered U.S. voters, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday. Twenty percent of respondents said they will only vote for a candidate who shares their views on immigration. An additional 60 percent said a candidate’s immigration policies will be one of […]
Read MoreBirthright Citizenship: What It Is and Why We Need to Preserve It
There has been a media frenzy over one of the more draconian components of Republican presidential contender Donald Trump’s immigration policy platform. In his plan, released earlier this week, he writes that the U.S. should “End Birthright Citizenship.” However, despite the attention Trump is getting for this, he is not the first—nor the last—to suggest […]
Read MoreMaking the Grade: The Economic Impact of Attracting and Retaining International Students in Ohio
“Making the Grade: The Economic Impact of Attracting and Retaining International Students in Ohio” draws on data from the U.S. Department of Education, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to find that: Increasing the share of international students at universities in Ohio would generate hundreds of millions of dollars in […]
Read MoreMaking the Grade: The Economic Impact of Attracting and Retaining International Students in Ohio
“Making the Grade: The Economic Impact of Attracting and Retaining International Students in Ohio” draws on data from the U.S. Department of Education, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to find that: Increasing the share of international students at universities in Ohio would generate hundreds of millions of dollars in […]
Read MoreOhio Initiative to Attract International Students Would Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Economic Impact, Create Thousands of Jobs
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] Increasing Share of International Students in Ohio Would Add As Much As $835 Million to State’s Economy, Support 11,500 Jobs State of Ohio First to Launch International Student Attraction and Retention Effort Through Legislation Columbus, OH – Today the New American Economy joined Ohio Lt. Governor Mary […]
Read MoreImmigrants in the District of Columbia
One in seven D.C. residents is an immigrant, while about one in nine residents is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent.
Read MoreImmigrants in New Mexico
Nearly one in ten New Mexico residents is an immigrant, while one in nine residents is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent.
Read MoreImmigrants in New Hampshire
Six percent of New Hampshire residents are immigrants, while 8 percent of residents are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent.
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