Immigration
America has grown and thrived because we attract and welcome the hardest working and most talented people to our shores. They come here to pursue their dreams and build their lives. However, today’s immigration system falls far short of meeting the needs of our society, our economy, our businesses, and our workers. The U.S. Chamber works for smart immigration policy reforms so the U.S. can boost economic growth, create jobs, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
Feature story
The business community is encouraged by the attention Congress has given to securing the border, but we need more than talk to solve this crisis.
Feature video
Leaders from both sides of the aisle discuss their bipartisan Dignity Act bill that will substantially reform legal immigration and border policies.
Further reading
- 4 Visa Programs That Can Help Employers Solve Their Workforce NeedsAmerican businesses are in the midst of the biggest labor crisis ever, with more open positions than there are available and willing workers to fill them. Legal nonimmigrant workers can help businesses meet their workforce needs. Here are four nonimmigrants visa programs to know about.Learn More
- Why Immigration Reform Matters to Local CommunitiesFor local communities and businesses of all sizes, across all industries, immigration has to be part of the solution for future economic growth and sustained prosperity.Learn More
- How Congress Can Find Common Ground on Immigration ReformCongressional members on both sides of the political aisle share their thoughts on potential pathways to compromise on immigration reform.Learn More
Report
America’s woefully inadequate immigration system is directly contributing to the worker shortage crisis and hindering American business operations.
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Our Work
To allow businesses to meet their workforce needs, the U.S. Chamber is pushing Congress and the administration to implement commonsense immigration reforms. When businesses are empowered to welcome international talent to the workforce, we renew our nation’s legacy as an open and welcoming country where anyone who works hard can attain his or her goals.
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Events
- Small BusinessCO— Small Business DayWednesday, May 0112:00 PM EDT - 02:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience13th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, May 15 - Friday, May 1708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Environment and Sustainability2024 Sustainability and Circular Economy SummitTuesday, June 0408:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
Our CEO Tom Donohue's latest New York Times' op-ed details our recent joint lawsuit challenging new federal immigration restrictions.
"Our lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal ‘not welcome’ sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy. Left in place, these restrictions will push investment abroad, inhibit economic growth, and reduce job creation."
“The U.S. Chamber is pleased that the Department of Homeland Security rescinded its ill-conceived policy regarding international students today. Our nation’s educators and our economy are better for it.”
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Appropriations, on FY21 Homeland Security Appropriations.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Appropriations, on Fiscal Year 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations.
"This policy could force tens of thousands of international students to leave the U.S. for reasons outside of their control and needlessly injects an immense of amount of uncertainty into our nation’s higher education system at a time when colleges and universities are grappling with significant logistical and financial challenges..."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s immigration proclamation.
“The Supreme Court made the right decision today for Dreamers, our economy, and our country. Removing 700,000 Dreamers protected under DACA from our economy would deny our country talent, future leaders, and an essential piece of the American workforce including teachers, nurses, doctors, farmers, and entrepreneurs."
May 26, 2020 The Honorable Larry Kudlow The Honorable Jared KushnerDirector Senior Advisor to the PresidentNational Economic Council The White HouseWashington, DC 20500 Washington, DC 20500 Dear Director Kudlow and Mr. Kushner :