Reports
Restoring Credibility and Humanity
A new framework for U.S. immigration enforcement that prioritizes public safety, fairness, accountability, and humane, proportionate consequences. Read More
Which Countries Do Immigrant Healthcare Workers Come From?
Immigrants make up at least one in six healthcare workers (18.8%) in the United States. We break down the more than 3.1 million immigrant healthcare workers by country of birth to see where they hail from, using the most recent data available from the 2024 American Community Survey. The results show great… 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
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
2025 End-of-Year Impact Report
In 2025, immigration policy moved from political debate to concrete consequence. Federal actions expanded detention authority, accelerated removals, and narrowed access to protection, while states advanced sharply divergent approaches that reshaped daily life for immigrant communities. The implications reached beyond immigration alone — touching economic stability, democratic accountability, and… Read More
How ICE Went Rogue
A detailed analysis of how ICE and CBP have expanded their powers through unlawful traffic stops, pedestrian sweeps, home raids, and warrantless arrests — and how Trump‑era policies are undermining legal protections and accountability. Read More
Contributions of Immigrants in the San Antonio Metro Area
New research from the American Immigration Council highlights the key role that immigrants are playing in the San Antonio metro area and its economy as taxpayers, consumers, entrepreneurs, international students, and more. This research brief, The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the San Antonio Metro Area, was prepared… Read More
Immigration Detention Expansion in Trump’s Second Term
Immigration detention in the United States has expanded dramatically in recent years, driven by aggressive enforcement policies and historic funding increases. Our report highlights how thousands of individuals—many without criminal records—are held in a rapidly growing network of detention facilities, often with limited access to legal support or avenues for release. Read More
Immigrant Workers and the Childcare Crisis
Immigrant childcare workers are vital to America’s economy, yet aggressive immigration enforcement and rising costs threaten access to affordable care. Learn why protecting this workforce is essential for families and businesses. Read More
2025 Impact Snapshot
Our 2025 Impact Snapshot captures the human stories and national-scale impact of a year defined by profound challenges for immigrant communities. Inside, you’ll find examples of families reunited, youth protected from harmful detention practices, and Detroit neighborhoods building bridges across race and culture through our belonging initiatives. Paired with… Read More
America's story is an immigrant story.
