Jan
31
Campaigning in Florida this month, GOP Presidential candidates continued to display a general lack of understanding of the state’s diversifying Latino population. While it’s well-documented that the Cuban-American population is currently a strong political force, the emerging story in Florida is that the state’s future voting population will become increasingly Latino, but less Cuban.
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/01/31/gop-candidates-ignore-floridas-diversifying-latino-population/
Jan
30
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has outdone itself when it comes to shoddy research. In a recently released report on “demographic changes” in Arizona, FAIR utilizes an almost random assortment of statistics to make its case that the state’s unauthorized immigrants are fleeing in droves thanks to get-tough immigration policies. The report occasionally …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/01/30/nativist-group-twists-facts-on-effectiveness-of-arizonas-immigration-law/
Jan
12
Immigration has never been a numbers game. When people think of immigration in America, they likely call to mind fear-fueled myths perpetuated by immigration restrictionists, like “immigrants are stealing American jobs” or “immigrants are a drain on our system.” Sadly, numbers and facts have rarely been part of the discussion, especially as state legislatures continue …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/01/12/immigrants-latinos-and-asians-contribute-more-to-your-state-than-you-may-think/
Dec
09
Economists readily acknowledge the economic contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs to the U.S. After all, we wouldn’t have one-quarter of all public companies in the U.S.—companies like Google, Yahoo!, and Intel which employed 220,000 people and generated more than $500 billion in one year—without them. But lost in that acknowledgement are the contributions of immigrant women …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/12/09/new-report-shows-immigrant-women-entrepreneurs-create-jobs-and-contribute-to-economy/
Dec
07
Last week, a new report released by the Pew Hispanic Center found that nearly two-thirds of all unauthorized adult immigrants currently living in the U.S. (10.2 million) have been here for at least 10 years and nearly half of them (4.7 million) are parents of minor children. The longevity of their U.S. residency and pattern …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/12/07/new-report-challenges-notion-that-harsh-enforcement-measures-drive-unauthorized-immigrants-out/
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/
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/
Oct
03
In a recent speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlighted the vital role immigrants play in stimulating economic growth. Bloomberg called for immigration policies that “spur innovation, increase the number of entrepreneurs who start businesses here, and create jobs for Americans on every rung of the economic ladder.” …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/10/03/declining-cities-look-to-immigrants-to-revitalize-economies-and-increase-university-enrollment/
Sep
22
There is a generation gap in the United States and it is not only a difference in age. It is a difference in color as well. The predominantly white Baby Boomers are just this year beginning to reach retirement age. As they leave the labor force and the tax base over the next two decades, …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2011/09/22/bridging-the-ethnic-generation-gap-why-an-aging-population-will-depend-on-a-new-generation-of-workers/
Immigration Impact is a project of the American Immigration Council.
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