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.
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Leaders from both sides of the aisle discuss their bipartisan Dignity Act bill that will substantially reform legal immigration and border policies.
Feature story
A small landscaping business in Florida depends heavily on foreign national workers in the U.S. on temporary work visas. There simply aren’t enough to fulfill business demand.
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
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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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This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued a statement after the U.S. Senate released a bipartisan bill on border security and aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
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.
U.S. Chamber Responding to Noticed of Proposed Rulemaking, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (88 Fed. Reg. 72,870-72,963, October 23, 2023).
Tom Quaadman, Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center, issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Immigration Policy Jon Baselice released a statement after the Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued a statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas’s decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
