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October 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Refugee Admissions

Since 2017, refugee admissions and applications for asylum have plummeted in the United States.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Want to Hire an Immigrant or Refugee? Chambers of Commerce Aim to Make That Easier With job openings at nearly twice as high as the p…

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September 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This September, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Seeking Further Records of Immigration Courts’ Treatment of Haitian Immigrants A little o…

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September 27, 2022 at 9:20 PM

[NEW] Cultivating Contact: A Guide to Building Bridges and Meaningful Connections Between Groups

Our country is reckoning with many forms of social division right now, but we also face a moment of possibility.  John, The United States has reached a significant moment in its history.   It's true that our country is reckoning with many forms of social division right now, including acr…

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September 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM

This Week in Immigration: Asylum Seekers Become Political Pawns

DeSantis uses taxpayer dollars to send a message.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Asylum Seekers Become Political Pawns in Governors’ Transportation Stunts The Republican governors of Texas, Arizona, and now Florida are playing a cynical political game with the…

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September 21, 2022 at 7:43 PM

TOMORROW: [Webinar] Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for a webinar on the latest Supreme Court term and its impacts on immigration.   Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court Thursday, September 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make …

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September 18, 2022 at 1:31 PM

This Week in Immigration: Hispanic Heritage Month

Data on Hispanic households showcases their impact on America's growth.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Administration’s New Public Charge Rule Should End Fear of Trump Wealth Test Three years ago, the Trump administration sent fear throughout immigrant …

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September 15, 2022 at 5:31 PM

[Webinar] Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court

Join us Sept. 22 for a webinar on the latest Supreme Court term and its impacts on immigration.   Unpacking Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court Thursday, September 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, The Supreme Court has had a busy year,…

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  Katherine Steinberg, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 1:31 PM

[Saturday] Join Us for the New American Fellows Showcase!

Join us for art displays, installations, screenings, and performances from our first cohort of New American Fellows.   John, The American Immigration Council, in partnership with the Brooklyn Arts Council and the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, is excited…

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  Alex Miller, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Help us pair Afghan asylum seekers with volunteer attorneys.

Train 5 lawyers for only $6.   John, It's been over a year since the U.S. military abruptly withdrew troops from Afghanistan. Now, thousands of Afghans who resettled in the United States in search of safety need legal support. The American Immigration Council is mobilizing volunteer atto…

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September 11, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Debunking One of the Most Dangerous Myths on Immigration

the fentanyl blog has been the most popular this week by far.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Immigration Status Will No Longer Be a Barrier for Aspiring Lawyers in New Mexico The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative provides certain young,…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 4:49 PM

A victory for immigrant teens four years in the making

ICE must change its policies on unaccompanied children—no questions asked.   John, After four long years of litigation, we have good news.   A judge approved a settlement agreement in our Garcia Ramirez lawsuit. This lawsuit challenged ICE’s illegal practice of detaining unaccompanied ch…

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  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Farewell from Wendy Feliz, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging

Thank you for 14 years.   Dear John, After 14 years at the American Immigration Council, I will be leaving my post this week to move to Atlanta and join the Arthur M. Blank Foundation.   I began at the Council in 2008, in the early months of the first Obama administration, and helped to b…

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September 7, 2022 at 5:35 PM

TOMORROW: [Webinar] How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration

Join us tomorrow for a webinar on changing demographics influence immigration.   How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration Thursday, September 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for…

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  Andrew Lim, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 5:46 PM

The economy needs immigration—our data proves it.

We know that numbers matter.   John, As our country goes through a period of unprecedented economic uncertainty, we know that numbers matter.  That’s why we’re proud to have created our Labor Market series, a data hub that highlights how immigration is critical to rebuilding a dynamic, p…

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September 4, 2022 at 2:07 PM

This Week in Immigration: Immigrants in the Workforce

Celebrate Immigrants on Labor Day  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Economic Impact When International Students Return Back to Campus As hundreds of thousands of students prepare to go back to school this fall, it’s important to consider the outsized role in…

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  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM

The Center for Inclusion and Belonging Announces its Belonging Innovation Laboratory Fellowship Winners

The American Immigration Council is pleased to announce the twelve organizations chosen to join its inaugural Belonging Innovation Lab Fellowship.   Dear John, The Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council is pleased to announce the twelve organizations chosen…

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August 31, 2022 at 8:27 PM

[Webinar] How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration

Join us Sept. 8 for a webinar on changing demographics influence immigration.   How Demographic Change Is Shaping the Future of Immigration Thursday, September 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET/10:00 am - 11:00 am PT   Register Now John, The national landscape of immigration issues conti…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Helping people become U.S. citizens.

Join us in holding USCIS accountable.   John, When the U.S. government told immigrants who had been waiting for years that they couldn't become American citizens because their records were locked in government caves, we sued. Earlier this year, we filed a lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship…

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August 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden Protects DACA

The administration moves to codify DACA and protect Dreamers.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  How Immigration Can Offset the U.S. Labor Shortage and Rising Inflation The United States is struggling with a labor shortage due to a low level of workforce particip…

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August 21, 2022 at 1:46 PM

This Week in Immigration: Recess Is Almost Over

5 immigration measures Congress must address when it’s back in session   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  House GOP’s Immigration Framework Recreates Trump’s Border Wish List As midterm election season heats up, House Republicans on the “American Security Task Fo…

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August 16, 2022 at 1:08 PM

[Webinar] Ending Immigration Detention

Join us Wed, Aug. 17 for a discussion on how to get involved with ending immigration detention.   Dear John, At any given time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains tens of thousands of people in the nearly two hundred immigration detention centers across the United States. …

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August 14, 2022 at 2:11 PM

This Week in Immigration: Deportation

Unpacking the removal system in America  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Who Enforces Immigration Policy Anyway? The lack of a major overhaul in the United States’ immigration system for roughly thirty years has created an ecosystem where states have attempted t…

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August 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Case Dismissed

Thousands of immigration court cases closed due to a clerical error.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Debunking Major Myths About Immigrants’ Socioeconomic Status in the US Opponents of immigration often claim that European immigrants who came to the United Sta…

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August 2, 2022 at 1:45 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This July, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   WHO WE'RE SUING (AND WHY)  Council Sues To Get Records of ICE’s Treatment of Haitian Nationals at the Torrance Det…

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July 31, 2022 at 2:14 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress strips STEM worker incentives

Missing chance to strengthen U.S. Economy.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  What you need to know about the new proposal to update The Registry Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants who have liv…

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July 24, 2022 at 2:15 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Registry May Finally Get an Update

Nearly 40 years later, eligibility for green cards could expand.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Updated ICE Directive Fails to Deliver Meaningful Protections for Immigrant Families U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a new direc…

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July 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM

[Webinar Today] Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration

Join us today, July 21 for a discussion on what 100 years of data says about immigration.   Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration  Thursday, July 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET/11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT   Register Now John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for our webinar …

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July 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Border Patrol Denies Whipping Migrants

The infamous incident in Del Rio, Texas shocked the nation.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  CBP Concludes Investigation Into Del Rio Incident Without Interviewing Any Migrants U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has concluded that Border Patrol agents on h…

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July 15, 2022 at 5:06 PM

[Webinar] Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration

Join us July 21 for a discussion on what 100 years of data says about immigration.   Debunking Myths About U.S. Immigration  Thursday, July 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET/11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT   Register Now John, Myths about immigration run rampant—and we’re here to dispel them.  …

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July 10, 2022 at 1:32 PM

This Week in Immigration: How the Supreme Court Is Changing Immigration

Recent decisions have roiled the immigrant rights community.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Florida and Texas Escalate Their War on Migrants Since President Biden took office, he has faced attacks on his handling of the border from Governors Greg Abbott of Tex…

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July 6, 2022 at 7:25 PM

WATCH: Our Creative Writing Contest Winner on Good Morning America

5th grader Elin Seiler shares her passion for welcoming immigrants.  Dear John, Since 1996, the American Immigration Council has lifted young voices and perspectives on immigration through our “Celebrate America” Creative Writing Contest. The Contest inspires fifth graders across the Uni…

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July 3, 2022 at 2:14 PM

This Week in Immigration: Maybe “Biden’s MPP Victory Comes With a Catch.”

Here are some long term implications.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Supreme Court Permits Biden to Terminate ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program Almost a year after the Supreme Court allowed a federal judge in Texas to order the Biden administration to restart the so-…

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July 1, 2022 at 7:16 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This June, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Urging ICE to Publish Information on its Bond Payment Procedures  As a part of the “reading ro…

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  Lisa Murray, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Our new STEM guides can be a powerful resource

Learn more about the Biden administration's STEM efforts.  Dear John, We have exciting news. As you may know, recent policy changes by the Biden administration will allow more foreign STEM interns, trainees, and research scholars to come to the United States and temporarily remain after …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Supreme Court: Biden Can End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program

This gives the Biden administration a much-needed victory.   Dear John, Today, the Supreme Court was clear: the Biden administration has the right to end the cruel and inhumane Migrant Protection Protocols.   This Trump-era policy—also known as the “Remain in Mexico” program—illegally se…

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June 28, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Statement in Response to the Tragedy in San Antonio, Texas

We mourn this tragic loss of life and send condolences to each of the families of these victims.   Dear John, Yesterday evening, a tractor-trailer was found near Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio containing at least 50 people whose lives were lost and an additional 16 others who have …

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June 26, 2022 at 1:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Looming Supreme Court Decisions

SCOTUS is expected to decide the fate of MPP this week.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  State Department Denies Substantial Percentage of Employer-Sponsored Immigrant Visas Surprising data recently revealed that consular officers denied applicants for employer…

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June 13, 2022 at 2:22 PM

This Week in Immigration: At the Top of the Fortune 500

Immigrants make up half of the list  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  A Border Patrol Agent Assaulted a Citizen in His Own Home. The Supreme Court’s Ruling Lets the Agent Off. The Supreme Court issued a decision on Wednesday barring a civil rights lawsuit against…

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June 5, 2022 at 2:20 PM

This Week in Immigration: Map the Impact

Visualize immigrants' contributions by state  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Hispanic Americans Are Helping Put the Rio Grande Valley on the Map Located on the U.S.-Mexico border at the southern tip of Texas lies the Rio Grande Valley, or as Texans call it “the…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Our on-the-ground efforts are getting real results

Even in unexpected places like Utah.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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May 31, 2022 at 1:31 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This May, we held immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   NOTEWORTHY  Council and Partners Recommend Greater Clarity in USCIS FOIA Request Process The Council, Immigrant Leg…

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May 29, 2022 at 1:24 PM

This Week in Immigration: Would-Be Americans Won’t Be Able to Vote in the Midterms

Unless our lawsuit against USCIS succeeds.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Mexico’s Supreme Court Declares Immigration Checkpoints Unconstitutional Mexico’s Supreme Court released a decision that struck down the policy of stopping and searching individuals to c…

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  Leslie Dellon, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 8:33 PM

[Lawsuit] Immigration Records Stuck in Caves Underground

USCIS refuses to retrieve this vital paperwork.  John, We’re suing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the National Archives and Records Administration. Our plaintiffs are experiencing massive delays waiting for their U.S. citizenship applications to be processed—but the proble…

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May 22, 2022 at 1:36 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden's End to Title 42 Blocked in Court

  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Utah Once Again Leads by Example on Immigrant Inclusion As the politics and partisanship of a mid-term election year ramp up, Utah is proving that bipartisan and public-private collaboration is still possible. Read More » Suprem…

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May 18, 2022 at 4:32 PM

TOMORROW: [Webinar] Title 42 and the State of Asylum in the U.S.

Don't forget to join us Thursday, May 19 for a discussion on Title 42 and the current asylum system.   Title 42 and the State of Asylum in the United States Thursday, May 19 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET/9:00 - 9:45 am PT   Register today John, I wanted to make sure you saw the invitati…

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May 16, 2022 at 1:01 PM

[Webinar] Title 42 and the State of Asylum in the U.S.

Join us Thursday, May 19 for a discussion on Title 42 and the current asylum system.   TItle 42 and the State of Asylum in the United States Thursday, May 19 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET/9:00 - 9:45 am PT   Register today John, The Biden administration's plans to end Title 42—the borde…

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May 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Work Permits

To fight delays, USCIS will lengthen work permit extension periods.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Have Harmful Ripple Effects for Immigrants Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Heal…

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May 8, 2022 at 1:24 PM

This Week in Immigration: A Decade of Job Growth Will Depend on Immigrants

Many of the fastest growing jobs center Baby Boomers’ retirement  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Immigrants Will Be Vital in America’s Fastest Growing Jobs Through 2030 The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and kept people from going back to …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 6:02 PM

A Stronger, Unified American Immigration Council

Learn how our new work creates a stronger immigration movement.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Andrew Lim, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 6:01 PM

[Special Report] Amid Rising Inflation, Immigrant Workers Help Ease Labor Shortages

This report examines how the labor market has changed since the pandemic and how immigrants can fill growing shortages in the U.S. labor force.   Dear John, America is facing a labor crisis. And we're all impacted—from rising gas prices to empty grocery store shelves.  The COVID-19 pande…

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