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New Americans in Katy
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 32 percent of all spending power in Katy. The report, New Americans in Katy, was prepared in partnership with the Katy Area Chamber. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $2 billion in federal taxes and $805.6 million in state and local taxes, […]
Read MoreNew research shows immigrants across Texas are driving population growth and helping metros meet their rising labor needs
AUSTIN, TX – New research released today by Texans for Economic Growth, a statewide 110-member business coalition powered by New American Economy (NAE), underscores the critical role immigrants across Texas play in population growth, business creation, and reviving the manufacturing sector. A series of seven reports found that in all regions of the state, immigrants […]
Read MoreICE Needs a Consistent System of Discretionary Release from Detention
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) need to establish clear guidance for when ICE should release someone from detention. So far, the Biden administration, like past administrations, has failed to issue this essential guidance. This inaction has left thousands of people needlessly detained. On October 5, the American […]
Read MoreBiden Administration Halts Mass Worksite Raids By ICE
The Biden administration just took a significant step toward reining in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a memorandum that orders the agency to halt all mass worksite raids. The memorandum also orders the agency to shift its focus to employers that break the law—rather than […]
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Let Over 200,000 Green Cards Go to Waste This Year
The Biden administration failed to issue more than 200,000 permanent resident visas (or “green cards”) that were allotted in fiscal year 2021 for immigrants sponsored by U.S. employers or family members. Roughly 150,000 visas for family-based immigrants and as many as 80,000 visas for employment-based immigrants had gone unused by September 30, which was the […]
Read MoreImmigration Reform in Budget Reconciliation Is Off to a Rocky Start but Much Is Yet to Come
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough on September 19 rejected Democrats’ initial attempt to include immigration reform provisions in a $3.5 trillion spending bill currently making its way through Congress. Senate Democrats are already formulating alternative proposals for MacDonough to consider in the days ahead. Democrats had initially proposed that the spending bill provide a pathway to […]
Read MoreNew Americans in San Mateo County
New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in San Mateo County play in the community’s labor force, STEM innovation, and economic vitality. The new report, New Americans in San Mateo County, was prepared in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Immigrant Services. The report also features profiles of four San Mateo […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows Immigrants and Refugees in San Mateo County Paid Over $5.5 Billion in Taxes and Held $12.7 Billion in Spending Power in 2019
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – A new report released today by New American Economy (NAE), in partnership with the County of San Mateo’s Office of Community Affairs’ Immigrant Services, underscores the critical role immigrants and refugees in San Mateo County play in driving the region’s growth, supporting the local workforce, and growing the local economy. […]
Read MoreThe Economic Contributions of Hispanic Americans
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are partnering with UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, to highlight the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our society and economy. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look at the most recent data from the 2020 Census and the American Community Survey to shed […]
Read MoreNew research shows immigrants in Saint Paul make up 35.3 percent of manufacturing workers, 39.2 percent of essential service workers, and 33.2 percent of business owners
Saint Paul, MN – A new report released today by New American Economy in partnership with the City of Saint Paul and the St. Paul Area Chamber, underscores the critical role immigrants in Saint Paul and the East Metro Area play in population growth, business creation, and reviving the manufacturing sector. Despite making up 19.9 […]
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