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September 15, 2023 Democrats need to admit that they're wrong on immigration Fareed Zakaria, The Washington Post Read More September 13, 2023 Myth vs. Fact: the Diversity "Lottery" Visa Fenja Tramsen, Niskanen Center Read More September 12, 2023 Let applicants apply for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization in one form Matthew La Corte, Niskanen Center Read More September 11, 2023 The US labor market and citizens' views are shifting in favor of immigration Nick Sargen, The Hill Read More September 11, 2023 Biden's punt to Congress on immigration is wearing thin with advocates Rafael Bernal, The Hill Read More September 10, 2023 Michael Bloomberg: How Biden and Congress Should Fix the Immigration Crisis in Our Cities Michael R. Bloomberg, The New York Times Read More September 6, 2023 Aging Americans Face Bleak Futures Unless We Let New Immigrants Help Kristie De Pena & Robert Leonard, Time Read More September 6, 2023 A roadmap for preserving American advantage in the global fight for talent Cecilia Esterline, Niskanen Center Read More August 29, 2023 There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work? Jasmine Garsd, NPR Read More August 25, 2023 The Ghost of Public Charge Keeps Scaring Immigrant Families Away From Public Benefits American Immigration Council Read More August 23, 2023 U.S. Risks Decline and Stagnation Without Immigrants Stuart Anderson, Forbes Read More August 14, 2023 Greater immigration can alleviate troubling skilled nursing shortage Wayne Winegarden, Forbes Read More August 11, 2023 Immigration can be fixed. So why aren't we doing it? Fareed Zakaria, The Washington Post Read More August 3, 2023 Preserving the diversity visa helps the U.S. counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa Gil Guerra, Niskanen Center Read More August 2, 2023 Governor issues executive order creating Office of New Americans in Maine Kevin Miller, Maine Public Read More July 31, 2023 States continue to lead on inclusive immigration policies: a 2023 midyear review of state legislative sessions Juan Avilez, American Immigration Council Read More July 26, 2023 How and why illegal border crossings have dropped so dramatically Michael D. Shear et al, The New York Times Read More July 26, 2023 America is falling behind in the global talent competition Karen Aho, American Immigration Council Read More July 25, 2023 Let's stop arguing about immigration -- and let it help us all Jamie Merisotis, Forbes Read More

Earlier Commentary

SPEAKING OF IMMIGRANT POLICY

"Current immigration policies are mismatched with market forces and demographic realities. These mismatches have led to serious dysfunctions in the immigration system -- from illegal migration to untenable backlogs and an overreliance on temporary visas for long-term employment situations. Sustaining the growth of the U.S. labor force and avoiding the accumulation of new unauthorized immigrant populations will require deep reforms to the U.S. immigration system, beyond those contemplated by the Biden administration's legislative proposal." Muzaffar Chishti et al, "Rethinking the U.S. Legal Immigration System: A Policy Road Map," Migration Policy Institute, 14. Read More

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