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Immigration Fact Checks provide up-to-date information on the most current issues involving immigration today.

A Comprehensive Guide to Immigration

The current immigration system is outdated and broken. Americans are justifiably frustrated and angry. The U.S. needs a fair, practical solution that addresses the underlying causes of undocumented immigration and creates a new, national legal immigration system for the 21st century.

Published On: Mon, Aug 03, 2009 | Download File

New Americans in the Tar Heel State

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in North Carolina.

Published On: Mon, Aug 03, 2009 | Download File

New Americans in the Golden State

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in California.

Published On: Fri, Jul 31, 2009 | Download File

New Americans in the Silver State

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Nevada.

Published On: Thu, Jul 30, 2009 | Download File

New Americans in the Keystone State

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Pennsylvania.

Published On: Tue, Jul 28, 2009 | Download File

New Americans in the Buckeye State

The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Ohio.

Published On: Mon, Jul 27, 2009 | Download File

Sharing the Costs, Sharing the Benefits: Inclusion is the Best Medicine

As policymakers debate the scope and form of the health care reform package now taking shape in Congress, it is important to understand the role of immigrant participation in the current health care system. This fact sheet provides basic analysis on the benefits of inclusion and the actual impact of immigrant participation on the current health care system.

Published On: Wed, Jul 22, 2009 | Download File

Strength in Diversity:The Economic and Political Clout of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians

Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians play critical economic roles as workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. As a result, they will be crucial players in the nation's efforts to recover from the current recession. Moreover, the immigrant, Latino, and Asian communities are key voting blocs that successful politicians cannot afford to ignore, particularly in close elections.

Published On: Thu, Jul 02, 2009 | Download File

The Facts about the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)

There is a great deal of confusion about Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs), a tool used by the IRS to ensure that people pay taxes even if they don't have a Social Security number. Despite the fact that ITINs have no bearing on legal status, some people point to the ITIN program as some type of benefit that gives quasi-legal status to people in the U.S. illegally. This fact sheet explains what ITINs are, who has them, and the purposes for which they are used.

Published On: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Download File

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: A Primer

America’s immigration laws are some of the most complex and archaic provisions that can be found in the U.S. statutes. Take a look at this factsheet to learn more about the key elements of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Published On: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 | Download File