Immigration

In recent years, Americans’ view of the “the impact immigrants have on the country remains largely positive” — with “a majority (62%) say[ing] immigrants strengthen the country because of their hard work and talents.”  The immigration process in the United States is seen as “fairly difficult” and in need of reform. Yet, immigration policy has […]

It’s often said, “It takes a village to raise a child.”   Imagine then what it would be like to leave your “village” while pregnant to move to a new country and culture. As you’re learning a new language and a new way of life, you’re also facing the unknowns and ups and downs associated with […]

Immigration, like so many issues in today’s political environment, is an issue that polarizes Americans. The debate seems stuck in partisan warfare intended to take down the other side rather than solve the issues the United States faces in immigration. But the truth is, there is more agreement among Americans on immigration issues than one […]

Upwardly Global’s mission for more than two decades has been to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrant and refugee professionals and to bring their skills into the U.S. economy. They have done this work through a blended service delivery model, combining their proven job readiness training with industry-specific career pathways coaching and work with employers to help […]

We learn from Stuart Anderson, Executive Director of the National Foundation for American Policy.

Ali Noorani, President and CEO of National Immigration Forum, and Elizabeth Neumann, former Homeland Security official, argue that the current immigration system undermines national security.