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Work With Immigrants
The National Immigration Forum builds trusted relationships across the political spectrum to convene different perspectives, bring new allies into the conversation, and advance constructive and compassionate policies.
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Mobilize Constituencies
The Forum works closely with key constituencies and policymakers in faith, law enforcement, national security, and business to work towards practical immigration solutions.
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Advocacy & Policy
When critical constituencies communicate effective messages, decision-makers in the legislative and executive branches listen.
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Key Campaigns

Afghan Adjustment Act
Over a year after the fall of Kabul, Afghan evacuees still face uncertainty. That’s why Congress must move swiftly in passing the Afghan Adjustment Act and allow Afghan parolees an opportunity to seek lawful permanent resident status.
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Meaningful, bipartisan immigration reforms
The last time expansive immigration reform was passed by Congress and enacted was in 1986 – more than 35 years ago. Now more than ever, it’s clear that Congress should take long-overdue action to pass needed immigration reforms to modernize our agricultural workforce and permanently solidify the contributions of immigrants who are integral to our communities.
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Protecting Dreamers
Hundreds of thousands of undocumented young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children - commonly referred to as Dreamers - lack a pathway to permanent status and citizenship. Congress has the power to pass common-sense legislation that offers a permanent solution for Dreamers.
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Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus

The Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus is a diverse group of leaders from the faith, business, agriculture, education, and national security communities, as well as advocates from across the political spectrum working to advance bipartisan legislative solutions on immigration reform and border security.
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Key Resources

Explainer Mass Deportation in the U.S.: Explainer September 30, 2024

What is mass deportation? Mass deportation refers to a drastic and sweeping policy aimed at removing the entire undocumented population of the U.S. (currently estimated to be 11 million people). Some proponents have also proposed ending protections of key populations with temporary status and removing them as well, including  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, Deferred … Continued

Paper Operation Lone Star: Texas’s Logistical and Political Fireball September 23, 2024

On March 6, 2021, less than two months into President Biden’s term in office, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced that he and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) had launched a new undertaking “to deny Mexican Cartels and other smugglers the ability to move drugs and people into Texas.”[1] Abbott justified his project … Continued

Explainer Explainer: Immigrants and Housing October 17, 2024

Introduction Immigration plays a significant role in both the demand and supply sides of the U.S. housing market, contributing to economic growth and revitalizing neighborhoods across the country. However, the relationship between immigration and housing costs is often oversimplified and has become increasingly politicized. While immigrants do contribute to rising housing demand, they are not … Continued