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Want answers to the toughest immigration questions? Go to Immigration OnPoint!
The IPC is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Communications Manager. Read the job announcement. |
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Immigration OnPoint |
Immigration OnPoint is a project coordinated by the Immigration Policy Center to create and maintain an online catalogue of short documents and fact sheets that provide quick answers to commonly asked questions about immigrants and immigration. Immigration is a notoriously complex issue area, and the current immigration debate is filled with myths, misinformation, fear, and emotion, making reasoned decision-making difficult. OnPoint documents are meant to confront myths and provide factual information about immigrants and immigration policy.
Documents on the OnPoint website are meant to be widely distributed to the public, press, policymakers, and others in order to inject factual information into the immigration debate. Many different organizations have contributed their time and expertise to create these documents. OnPoint will continue to grow and be updated throughout the year.
OnPoint documents are organized by topic. Check back frequently to see if any new items have been added!
Newest Highlights (Updated July 1, 2008)
The views expressed in OnPoint documents are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of IPC or its funders.
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EEVS and SSA No-Match Letters |
What would a mandatory electronic employment verification system look like? What are SSA “No-Match” letters? How would either EEVS or SSA “No-Match” letters impact foreign- and native-born workers, our economy, and government agencies? Includes information on proposals in Congress.
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Immigrants and the U.S. Economy |
What is the impact of immigration on the U.S. economy? This section includes information on immigrants and public benefits usage, tax payments, the U.S. labor market, and more.
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Coming to the U.S. through Legal Channels |
How does the U.S. immigration system operate? What options are available to immigrants looking to come to the U.S. legally? Are immigrants choosing to remain here illegally? This section seeks to demystify U.S. immigration law and policy.
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Immigrants in Our Communities |
Who are today’s immigrants? How do they impact the communities we live in? This section addresses immigrant integration, examines foreign-born crime rates, and a host of other issues.
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Federal, State, and Local Policy Debates |
What is the federal government doing to address immigration issues? How are state and local governments responding to their specific immigration challenges? This section includes information on legislation being considered in Congress, as well as in state and local legislatures.
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Facts on the Restrictionists |
This section includes information on restrictionist groups and anti-immigrant activities. It also contains information about discrimination and hate crimes targeting immigrant communities.
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Faith-Based Perspectives |
How do different faith communities view immigration? How can we respond to immigration debates from a faith-based perspective? This section provides materials and perspectives from the faith community on immigration and related topics.
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Politics and the Immigration Debate |
How is the immigration debate affecting politics and the elections? This section includes information on the immigrant vote, elections, and the public's view on the immigration debate.
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For more information about Immigration OnPoint, contact Michele Waslin. |
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