We are fighting to reclaim the narrative on immigration, proudly and constantly defend our communities, and tell the real story of immigrants.
Facts
- Almost $100 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue is the amount immigrants paid in in 2022 (Source: ITEP)
- An unexpected surge in immigration is propelling the US economy to grow by $7 trillion, and federal revenues are set to increase by $1 trillion, over the next ten years. (CBO)
- A new study has found almost $124 billion positive fiscal impact from refugees and asylees. (US Department of Health and Human Services)
- Immigrants in the US have a combined household income of $2.1 trillion, contribute $382.9 billion to federal taxes, and $196.3 billion to state and local taxes. (American Community Survey)
- For every 1 million undocumented workers deported, 88,000 native-born workers would lose their jobs. (Forbes)
- The US would lose 18,600 workers per month if DACA ends. (Fwd)
IMMIGRANT STORIES
- They fled Venezuela and have transformed food delivery in DC
- Inside a Brooklyn kitchen that trains migrants for restaurant jobs, lifting an industry
- Master’s graduate dedicates book to her parents, who are immigrant farm workers
- The Dreamers of a decade ago are today teachers, nurses, journalists, lawyers – but still lack US citizenship
- Naturalization Ceremonies in Miami are powerful civic lessons
- 120 Million, 13 Reasons to Hope. The Refugee Olympic Team wants more than just medals. These Athletes hope to remind us of what refugees can achieve.
- Hope,’ for Springfield as churches, civic leaders join to help Haitians
- Broad Nebraska coalition calls for immigration changes to support ‘neighbors,’ state growth
- The Two Latinos who were working with artificial intelligence and RNA long before everyone was talking about it
- Citywide Art Campaign Reconnects New York with Its Immigrant Roots
BLOGS
- They Have Always Made America Great: From Delicious Food Carts to Metal Parts Manufacturing, Immigrants Help Get The Job Done
- Immigrants Contribute A Lot – Just Ask The Researchers
- Dallas Immigrants Paid Nearly One Billion In Local and State Taxes in 2022, Research Finds
- Essential Work, Essential Workers, Essential for America: On Labor Day 2024, Remember to Thank An Immigrant Worker
- On Tax Day, The Facts Speak Clearly: Immigrant Workers Pay Billions Into Social Security and Medicare, Help Fund Public Schools and Libraries, and Boost Our Economy
- ‘Immigrants Like Me are the Invisible Force Behind the Workforce’: Recognizing the Contributions of Immigrant Women During International Women’s Month
- Olympians With Immigrant Roots Helped Lead Team USA To Big Wins in Paris
- ‘Each and Every One Of You Belongs Here’: Hundreds Welcomed as New Americans in Naturalization Ceremonies Throughout Immigrant Heritage Month
- Bay Area Faith Community Members ‘Of All Ages’ Embrace New Refugee Neighbors
- America Welcomes: In Connecticut, Sponsors Welcome Second Syrian Family; In Massachusetts, LGBTQ Community Members and Allies Welcome LGBTQ Asylee
- Asylum Stories: In New York, Program Graduates Hope for Career in Culinary Arts; In Maine, Angolan Teen Leads Chess Team To Victory
- More than 65,000 Americans Have Signed Up To Welcome Refugees Under Expansion of Biden Administration’s Private Sponsorship Program
- ‘I Want To Keep Contributing To This Country’: Excited Immigrants Begin Applying for Biden Administration’s ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program
- State of Washington Opens Professional Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants, In Boon to Local Workforces and Economy
- Newly-Signed Maryland Law Poised To Get More Residents Regardless of Immigration Status Signed Up for Health Care, Stabilize Premiums for All
- “I Feel Very Happy”: Minnesota Law Opening Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Residents Goes Into Effect
- “A Safer Place Not Only For Immigrants, But For Everyone”: Massachusetts and Rhode Island Open Driver’s Licenses To Eligible Undocumented Residents
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