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Immigration
“At its core, immigration is a sign of a confident and successful nation. Immigrants' talent and hard work and love of freedom have helped us become the leader of the world.”
—President George W. Bush
11.9M+
Workers employed at Fortune 500 companies started by immigrants or children of immigrants
13.5%
Percentage of American population that is immigrant, in line with historical norms
7.6%
Percentage of immigrants that are self-employed, compared to 5.6% of native-born Americans
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Out of Many, One
Portraits of America’s Immigrants
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Immigration: Building a System for Tomorrow
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Immigration White Paper Series
Critical issues that must be addressed as the United States Congress considers comprehensive immigration reform. -
Immigration reform belongs in Congress not executive orders by the president
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Remarks by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush at a Naturalization Ceremony
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Immigration suspension hurts America
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Two-Minute Take: Supreme Court's Decision on DACA
Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director Laura Collins explains what the DACA decision from the Supreme Court means and what is next for Dreamers. -
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Why Should We Care That Legal Immigration Is Dropping?
Legal immigration to the United States is decreasing. Economic Growth expert Laura Collins shares why this will have a negative impact on the U.S. economy. -
Is Immigration Reform Possible?
The cultural & political forces standing in the way of a modern immigration system — and how we can overcome them.
Bold, principle-based solutions for comprehensive immigration reform.
Since America’s founding, immigration has been a vital part of our Nation’s story. America continues to be strengthened by those who come here in search of a better life.
When immigrants integrate and advance in our society, they realize their dreams, they renew our spirit, and they add to the unity of the Nation.
Every year that goes by without reforming our broken immigration system means missed opportunities to ensure the future prosperity, vitality, and security of our Nation. At the Bush Institute, we are committed to changing the terms of this debate and offering bold, principle-based solutions that are politically viable.
Successful immigration reform should be based on the following principles:
- Dreamers should be able to apply for citizenship
- America should uphold our longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers
- We should manage our borders through investment, innovation, and by helping our neighbors
- Our immigration systems should meet the needs of our 21st century economy
- We should create a more efficient temporary foreign worker entry program
- The United States needs a rigorous, fair process for undocumented immigrants to get right with the law
In-depth: Policy Recommendations — Building a System for Tomorrow
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