Nov
29
The contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs—innovation, job creation and economic growth—are often cited by economists as strong reasons to reform our outdated immigration system. However, the kids of immigrant entrepreneurs receive relatively little attention. Delving into the experiences of these adult children of immigrants provides a new lens through which to witness the struggles and triumphs …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/11/29/children-of-immigrant-entrepreneurs-excel-educationally-report-finds/
Nov
18
Anti-immigrant activists like to pretend that immigrants are destined to be poor and to never successfully integrate into U.S. society. However, a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) concludes that, in reality, “immigrants are integrating into American life, learning English, and becoming homeowners.” When socioeconomic advancement is tracked over time, it becomes …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/11/18/new-report-predicts-continuing-integration-of-immigrants-into-u-s-society/
Nov
11
BY MARGARET D. STOCK, COUNSEL TO THE FIRM, LANE POWELL PC This Veterans Day, we celebrate those who have proudly served in the U.S. military, including immigrants. Immigrants have long served in all branches of the U.S. military as infantry soldiers, medics, foreign-language translators, and in every other job open to them. At last count, …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/11/11/non-citizens-eager-to-serve-in-u-s-military-blocked-by-government-bureaucracy/
Oct
14
Shortly after Alabama began implementing their anti-immigration law (HB 56), Dayton, Ohio passed legislation that welcomes and integrates immigrants with the hope that they will revitalize their slowing economy. Faced with a declining population, Dayton’s City Commission voted unanimously last week to adopt the Welcome Dayton Plan—a plan that is tapping into the very economic …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/10/14/dayton-ohio-passes-plan-to-revitalize-economy-through-immigrant-integration/
Sep
19
Over the weekend, more than 27,000 people became American citizens during 285 naturalization ceremonies held across the country in honor of Citizenship Day (September 17). Becoming a citizen, however, is hard work. A new country, new rules, high costs, and little targeted support for new immigrants make what should be a journey of exploration and …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/09/19/better-immigrant-integration-leads-to-economic-growth/
Sep
06
While many applauded Governor Jerry Brown’s recent efforts to make college more affordable for all of California’s students, others insisted the state didn’t go far enough. Back in July, Gov. Brown signed AB 130—a bill that allows undocumented students enrolled in California’s public colleges and universities to receive privately-funded university scholarships from non-state funds. At …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/09/06/california-passes-other-half-of-dream-act-package/
Aug
31
BY ERIC SIGMON, LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE* On August 2, after a number of press conferences and late-night negotiation sessions, President Obama signed into law the Budget Control of Act of 2011, legislation that prevented the U.S. government from defaulting on its debt and requires deep cuts into future federal spending. While deficit cutting …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/08/31/what-the-new-budget-law-could-mean-for-immigrant-and-refugee-programs/
Aug
09
The real life psychological ramifications of young immigrants struggling with their unauthorized status are often glossed over in the larger immigration debate. In a recent journal article, Learning to Be Illegal: Undocumented Youth and Shifting Legal Contexts in the Transition to Adulthood, University of Chicago professor Roberto G. Gonzales uses 150 interviews with young Latino …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/08/09/what%e2%80%99s-the-value-of-keeping-undocumented-youth-in-the-shadows/
Jun
17
Tonight, the American Immigration Council will honor Maya Young Wong, the winner of the 14th Annual “Celebrate America” Creative Writing Contest, at the 2011 American Heritage Awards in San Diego. Maya Young Wong of California will read her winning poem, “My Grandfather Ben,” which was selected out of more than 6,500 entries by a host …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/06/17/immigration-group-honors-winner-of-national-5th-grade-writing-contest/
Jun
09
A new report released by the Brookings Institution dispels the myth that all immigrants are unskilled, uneducated, and illegal. The report, entitled The Geography of Immigrant Skills: Educational Profiles of Metropolitan Areas, finds that the share of working-age immigrants in the United States who have at least a bachelor’s degree is greater than the share …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/06/09/more-immigrants-are-educated-skilled-than-ever-before-report-finds/
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