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The Foreign-Born in Des Moines
New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in counties and cities across the United States. The latest report in the series focuses on Des Moines. The brief shows that 48,760 immigrant residents in Des Moines–who account for roughly 8 percent of the area’s population–positively impact […]
Read MoreThe Foreign-Born in Des Moines
New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in counties and cities across the United States. The latest report in the series focuses on Des Moines. The brief shows that 48,760 immigrant residents in Des Moines–who account for roughly 8 percent of the area’s population–positively impact […]
Read MoreMeet the First Ever Olympic Refugee Team
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are approximately 65 million refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. Among them are world class athletes who dream of competing in the Olympics, but have been displaced from their homes and had their training disrupted. Many are unable to obtain citizenship and compete for their […]
Read MoreEditorial: Immigration reform needed
Yes, Wisconsin needs immigrants — and the nation needs immigration reform. Current policies and proposals to reduce immigration or deport undocumented workers fly in the face of what the nation needs to maintain a healthy economy. That’s especially true in places like rural Wisconsin, as a coalition of Wisconsin business and civic leaders noted Wednesday […]
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Immigration Policy Reform
Wisconsin is home to roughly 71,000 undocumented immigrants. These individuals are far more likely than the native-born population to be in the prime of their working years. Saying that essential jobs in Wisconsin’s economy can’t be filled without foreign workers, a coalition of Wisconsin business and civic leaders on Wednesday launched a campaign for immigration policy reform. […]
Read MoreReason for Reform Campaign Launches with New Data, 62 Events in All 50 States Calling for Immigration Reform
Reason for Reform Campaign Launches with New Data, 62 Events in All 50 States Calling for Immigration Reform Fifty-one new reports (every state plus Washington DC) make the economic case for immigration reform New digital tool allows users to make a video calling for reform and send it directly to Congress New York, NY—Today, the […]
Read MoreImmigration Policy Has a Real Impact on Employers’ Bottom Lines in Michigan Says Immigration Lawyer
Immigration lawyer Susan Im runs a respected Grand Rapids firm that serves employers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms, and has three employees and more than $500,000 in annual revenues. Im — who is a past chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)’s Michigan chapter, serves on 3 AILA National USCIS liaison […]
Read MoreLaunching Today: NAE’s Reason for Reform Campaign and National Day of Action
Today we are excited to officially launch our Reason for Reform campaign. Reason for Reform calls on all those affected by our country’s broken immigration system—from farmers to tech leaders, students to faith communities, and others—to give their reasons for reform by recording brief, 30-second videos from cell phones or computers. Your video will be […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in Texas
Texas, our country’s second largest state by population, is a giant among even the most immigrant-rich states. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Texas was one of seven states that, together, attracted between 60 to 75 percent of the immigrants arriving to America each year. Today, Texas is home to nearly 4.5 million immigrants, the […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in Texas
Texas, our country’s second largest state by population, is a giant among even the most immigrant-rich states. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Texas was one of seven states that, together, attracted between 60 to 75 percent of the immigrants arriving to America each year. Today, Texas is home to nearly 4.5 million immigrants, the […]
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