Immigration in Virginia

State Fact Sheets

• New Americans in Virginia:  The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in the Old Dominion State
• Virginia:  Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Innovation, and Welcoming Initiatives in the Old Dominion State

District-by-District Profiles

• Virginia District 3 - Representative Bobby Scott
• Virginia District 4 - Representative Randy Forbes
• Virginia District 6 - Representative Bob Goodlatte
• Virginia District 7 - Representative Eric Cantor

For Congressional districts in other states, visit our District-by-District page.

Fact Sheets and Reports

• The Cost of Doing Nothing: Dollars, Lives, and Opportunities Lost in the Wait for Immigration Reform (IPC Fact Check, September 2013)
• An Immigration Stimulus: The Economic Benefits of a Legalization Program (IPC Fact Check, April 2013)
• Who and Where the DREAMers Are, Revised Estimates (IPC Fact Check, October 2012)
• African Immigrants in America: A Demographic Overview (IPC Fact Check, June 2012)
• The Impact of E-Verify on Virginia’s Economy (IPC Fact Check, July 2011)
• Arizona is Not the First State to Take Immigration Matters into their Own Hands (IPC Fact Check, May 2010)
• Assessing the Economic Impact of Immigration at the State and Local Level (IPC Fact Check, August 2009)
• U.S. Latinos Slammed by Immigration Debate Gone Ugly (IPC Fact Check, October 2008)
• Missing the Target: Anti-Immigrant Ordinances Backfire (IPC Fact Check, August 2007)

Blog Posts

• How Latino and Asian Voters Made the Difference in 2013 Gubernatorial Elections (November 2013)
• Latino Voters Poised to Again Play Key Role in Elections (November 2013)
• Letter from Business Urges Congress to Create a 21st Century Immigration System (July 2013)
• Experts from Left and Right Agree on Economic Power of Immigration Reform (May 2013)
• Immigrants Play Key Role in Virginia’s Economy (October 2012)
• Use of Segregation in Immigration Detention has Harmful Effects (September 2012)
• Number of Potential Immigrant Voters on the Rise in Key Super Tuesday States (March 2012)
• More States Introduce Costly Immigration Enforcement Bills in 2012 (February 2012)
• Heads Up, Virginia, Anti-Immigrant Agenda Could Be 2012 Legislative Focal Point (November 2011)
• Businesses Warn State Lawmakers That Immigration Legislation Will Break the Bank (March 2011)
• SB1070-Inspired Activity Continues in the States (August 2010)
• VA Town Hall Meeting on Immigration Reform Sets Debate Tone (September 2009)
• FAIR Takes Aim at Virginia’s Immigrants and Children (June 2009)
• Prince William County Crusader Hangs Up Anti-Immigration Hat (February 2009)
• Virginia Seeks to Help, Not Penalize Immigrants (November 2008)

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