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John,
The American Immigration Council produces research, legal resources, and articles on immigration that help educate millions of Americans on why we need to build a fair, just, and welcoming immigration system.
Here are our top explainers that answered some of the most pressing immigration questions asked in 2020.
1. How the United States Immigration System Works
Hundreds of immigration policy changes were made over the past four years. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed to function.
2. The Dream Act, DACA, and Other Policies Designed to Protect Dreamers
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative was reinstated by the courts in 2020. But the need for a permanent solution for Dreamers remains.
Make a year-end gift to support resources like this.
3. Why Don’t Immigrants Apply for Citizenship? There Is No Line for Many Unauthorized Immigrants
Most undocumented immigrants have lived in the United States for nearly 15 years but have no legal channel available for becoming a U.S. citizen.
4. The Facts About the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
Many people not married to a U.S. citizen were left out of the COVID-19 relief package because of their immigration status—even though they pay federal taxes through the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
5. The Impact of COVID-19 on Noncitizens and Across the U.S. Immigration System
COVID-19 was used as an excuse to disrupt virtually every aspect of the immigration system. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the pretextual changes those and makes recommendations about how we can restore normalcy to our system.
Developing these resources to educate millions of Americans is essential to combating misinformation that too often dominates the immigration debate.
I hope you will consider supporting the Council’s mission with a year-end gift that fuels facts, not fear.
With gratitude,
Beth Werlin
Executive Director
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