The new and extended bans on many categories of immigration to the United States compromise our nation’s values and future. Immigrants are part of our national fabric, bringing energy and skills that benefit all Americans.

These three fact sheets explain the contributions—both economic and social—of people who come to America in three visa categories suspended under the bans:

1. The H-1B Visa Program: A Primer on the Program and Its Impact on Jobs, Wages, and the Economy

This fact sheet provides an overview of the H-1B visa category and petition process and explains how H-1B workers complement U.S. workers, fill employment gaps in many STEM occupations, and expand job opportunities for all.

2. The Exchange Visitor Program and J-1 Visas

The Exchange Visitor Program has been a hallmark of American diplomacy for a generation. It allows talented people to travel to the United States temporarily to learn about our culture while contributing to and learning inside of American institutions.

3. Diversity Visa Program: An Overview

The program was established in 1990 to encourage immigration to the United States from a broader variety of countries. This fact sheet provides an overview of the diversity visa program, the requirements and security checks currently in place, and demographic information about recipients.

These bans are a threat to our American tradition of immigration. And they will not be temporary. We know the Trump administration’s agenda and expect them to look for excuses to justify extending this ban as long as possible.

We must stand united in opposition to the systematic dismantlement of America’s immigration system. Consider donating today to the American Immigration Council today.

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