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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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Positioned to Make an Impact - 2024 Annual Report

Over the past year, our commitment to positive immigration solutions has created real, lasting change—mobilizing police chiefs in Illinois, students in Iowa, pastors in Tennessee, business leaders in Texas, and evangelical women in all 50 states.
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Key Resources

Press Release Birthright Citizenship Essential to the Meaning of Being American June 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has partially stayed a nationwide injunction that had prevented the Trump administration executive order on birthright citizenship from taking effect. The decision is a cause for alarm, particularly for children of immigrants across the U.S. who could face challenges to their citizenship in many states. It is important to note that the Supreme

Article Expanded Expedited Removal and Challenges to Due Process June 23, 2025

You can access a PDF version of this paper by clicking here. Introduction The Trump administration’s recent expansion of expedited removal, which subjects noncitizens to rapid deportation without a judicial hearing, creates tension with the constitutional principle of due process. By creating a rapid deportation pipeline that replaces standard immigration proceedings with a separate system

Article Security and... June 12, 2025

It’s no secret that we have seen increases in migration at the U.S. Southern border in recent years. Migration patterns have changed, creating a new reality that requires action. However, our current conversation around border security is just one piece of the larger puzzle: the American people are passionate about not only border security, but