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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- InternationalTransatlantic Business Works Summit 2024Tuesday, April 2308:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
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Latest Content
Talent Forward 2018Washington, D.C. October 30, 2018
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee ahead of the markup of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill tomorrow morning.
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security ahead of the Subcommittee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill tomorrow morning.
This letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 6136, the "Goodlatte II" Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018.
Conservative estimates suggest that H.R. 6136, the "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act," would provide permanent relief from deportation for 1.15 million Dreamers. These individuals have grown up in our communities, attended our schools, and are Americans in every way except on paper.
H.R. 4760, the "Securing America's Future Act of 2018," would dramatically reduce legal immigration into the United States.
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee ahead of their markup tomorrow of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to H.R. 4760, the "Securing America's Future Act of 2018” and in support of the "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018."
Thousands of children are being forcibly removed from their parents by our government. This is not who we are.