Business and the Workforce
Immigrants not only bring diverse skills and perspectives to the U.S. workforce, they often fill employment gaps in crucial fields. We advocate for expanded work visas and related programs so our labor force can continue to benefit from immigrant workers and remain competitive in the global economy
Immigrants in Arlington County
New data shows immigrants in Arlington County contributed $979 million in taxes, held $2.3 billion in spending power, and supported key industries in 2024. Read More
Curtailing the Ability to Work
Recent federal policy changes under the Trump administration could restrict work authorization for immigrants, asylum seekers, TPS holders, parolees, and DACA recipients. Read More
The Biggest Changes to Student Visas in Generations: What You Need to Know
On July 17, 2026, the Trump administration unveiled the latest move in its broader efforts to reshape America’s legal immigration system. This time, it was a regulation that will lead to the greatest changes in the student visa process in 50 years, as well as changes to visas for… Read More
Court Declares Unlawful the Department of Education’s Rule Restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Washington, D.C. — The Trump Administration’s attempt to politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is unlawful, a federal judge ruled today. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a rule issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that threatened to disqualify… Read More
If USCIS Is Drowning in Paperwork, Why Is It Asking for More?
Why does U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services keep insisting on making more work for itself? This is mostly a rhetorical question. The Trump administration almost certainly doesn’t mind. Last week, the administration unveiled the third in its trio of new regulations to make work permits harder to… Read More
E‑Verify: Widening Use, Lingering Challenges
Electronic employment verification is a central feature of modern immigration compliance in the United States. At the heart of this system is E-Verify, an online federal system that allows employers to confirm whether newly hired employees are authorized to work in the country. E-Verify, which Congress… Read More
Employment-Based Visa Categories in the United States: An Overview
Current U.S. immigration law provides several paths for foreign workers to enter the United States for employment purposes on a temporary or permanent basis. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the employment-based U.S. immigration system works. Read More
New Report: Immigrants Power Ohio’s Workforce and Pay Billions in Taxes
Immigrants in Ohio earned $27.3 billion in income and paid $7.3 billion in local, state, and federal taxes in 2023 Ohio, April 9, 2026 – New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Ohio’s economy, filling jobs in critical industries, strengthening the workforce, and contributing billions in taxes each year. The new report was prepared in partnership with … Read More
Immigrants Are Essential to Ohio’s Economic Growth and Workforce Future
New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Ohio’s economy, filling jobs in critical industries, strengthening the workforce, and contributing billions in taxes each year. The new report was prepared in partnership with Ohio Business for Immigration Solutions — a statewide business coalition powered by the American Immigration Council… Read More
And The Oscar Goes To … Immigrants
One-fifth of the Oscars awarded Sunday—or five out of the 25 categories—went to immigrants. A sixth, for cinematography, went to the child of an immigrant. Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who has discussed how her Filipino background helped shape her vision, is also the first woman in Academy Awards history… Read More
America's story is an immigrant story.
