Economics of Immigration
How does immigration help the economy? Immigrants make a significant impact on state and local economies. Learn more about the contributions immigrants make as workers, taxpayers and consumers.
Trump’s Registration Requirement Means Fear, Uncertainty for Millions of Americans
The Trump administration announced a policy that will require many Americans to always carry identification documents with them to prove they are not deportable. Read More
New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation
New data shows how immigrants are contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, even as the Trump administration and Congress are pushing for unprecedented funding for mass deportation. Read More
Testifying on the Catastrophic Economic and Humane Costs of Mass Deportations
The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the catastrophic economic and humane costs of mass deportations. Read More
NEW REPORT: Immigrants are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States
A new report describes how immigrants are key to the economic success and future viability of communities across the Great Lakes region. Read More
New Reports Show the Critical Role Immigrants Play in Texas’ Border Communities’ Economy
Immigrants in border communities across Texas play a key role in driving prosperity and opportunity for all. Read More
New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.
A new report from the American Immigration Council highlights how immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs and make the U.S. a more prosperous place. Read More
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Energy Industry
A new research report, Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Energy Industry, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in Texas’ energy industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Healthcare Industry
A new research report, Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Healthcare Industry, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in some of Texas’ healthcare industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Construction Industry
Empowering Texas: Immigrants’ Contributions to the Construction Industry underscores immigrants' crucial role in Texas’ energy industry. The report was prepared in partnership with Texans for Economic Growth. Read More
Amid Deadly Heat, Migrant Farm Workers are Keeping Americans Fed
New data analysis by the American Immigration Council found that migrant farm workers are playing a key role in feeding Americans, even as they are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat. Read More
America's story is an immigrant story.
