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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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Immigration Principles for a Stronger America

These principles elevate our nation’s security, economic strength and compassion. We believe these are vital principles for any leader working for an orderly, secure and humane immigration system.
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Key Resources

Press Release Murray: Immigration Actions Undermine Economic Growth, American Values January 20, 2025

Broader Goals Offer Openings for Solutions The following is a quote from Jennie Murray, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum: “President Trump’s immigration executive orders today are disappointing but not surprising. Some of his broader goals offer opportunities for better immigration policy that will improve Americans’ lives. “The expected orders would separate families

Article Trump’s First 100 Days: Potential Immigration Actions  January 14, 2025

I. Introduction  When Donald Trump first took office in 2017, his administration enacted a sweeping set of actions on immigration in its early days and weeks, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy that can still be felt today. These early actions included the imposition of a travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim countries, a

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

What is mass deportation? (Versión en español) 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