Immigration

America has grown and thrived because we attract and welcome the hardest working and most talented people to our shores. They come here to pursue their dreams and build their lives. However, today’s immigration system falls far short of meeting the needs of our society, our economy, our businesses, and our workers. The U.S. Chamber works for smart immigration policy reforms so the U.S. can boost economic growth, create jobs, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
Feature story
Our elected representatives in D.C. simply cannot let another Congress go by without addressing our nation’s broken immigration system and securing our southern border.
Further reading
- 4 Visa Programs That Can Help Employers Solve Their Workforce Needs American businesses are in the midst of the biggest labor crisis ever, with more open positions than there are available and willing workers to fill them. Legal nonimmigrant workers can help businesses meet their workforce needs. Here are four nonimmigrants visa programs to know about. Learn More
- Why Immigration Reform Matters to Local Communities For local communities and businesses of all sizes, across all industries, immigration has to be part of the solution for future economic growth and sustained prosperity. Learn More
- How Congress Can Find Common Ground on Immigration Reform Congressional members on both sides of the political aisle share their thoughts on potential pathways to compromise on immigration reform. Learn More
Report
America’s woefully inadequate immigration system is directly contributing to the worker shortage crisis and hindering American business operations.
Our Work
To allow businesses to meet their workforce needs, the U.S. Chamber is pushing Congress and the administration to implement commonsense immigration reforms. When businesses are empowered to welcome international talent to the workforce, we renew our nation’s legacy as an open and welcoming country where anyone who works hard can attain his or her goals.
Chamber OnDemand
Immigration is not only crucial to America’s identity but also to its economy. Here’s how immigration reform can drive local and national economic growth.
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Events
- International U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum Thursday, April 13 08:30 AM EDT - 04:45 PM EDT Learn More
- Security and Resilience 12th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference Wednesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 27 08:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT Learn More
- Infrastructure Global Aerospace Summit: Innovating the Skies, Connecting the World Tuesday, September 12 - Wednesday, September 13 09:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT Learn More
Latest Content
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Amid friction with House GOP leaders, business lobby calls for bipartisanship
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Our elected representatives in D.C. simply cannot let another Congress go by without addressing our nation’s broken immigration system and securing our southern border.
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Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Immigration Policy Jon Baselice released a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s H-2B visa announcement.
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America’s woefully inadequate immigration system is directly contributing to the worker shortage crisis and hindering American business operations.
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This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, ahead of the committee's markup of the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
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Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued a statement on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on ‘Strengthening our Workforce and Economy through Higher Education and Immigration.’
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This publication, Anti-Human Trafficking Laws, provides an overview of relevant laws, executive orders, treaties, and conventions, in the international human rights context. The first section of this publication, Federal Laws, highlights human trafficking rules applicable to companies in the U.S. The second part, International Laws, provides an overview of human trafficking treaties and conventions, as well as supply chain due diligence laws in Europe.