Urban Institute’s Post

The end of the public-health emergency, announced on May 11, 2023, signaled a return to standard eligibility rules and brought a significant loss of access to support for many low-income individuals and families, including immigrants. Click here for the full report from Migration Policy: https://lnkd.in/gKw99Bub #RationalMiddleImmigration #USMexicoBorder #BorderPatrol #MigrantIssues #AsylumSeekers #StoneyCreekPublishing #PublicHealthEmergency #StandardEligibility #ImmigrantSupport #LowIncomeSupport #MigrationPolicy #ImmigrationReport #BorderSecurity #MigrantRights #AsylumSeekersSupport #PolicyChanges

We are sick and saddened to see that misinformation about immigrants and our immigration system is being used to stir up fear and division throughout our nation. This is far from the first time that immigrants have been unfairly blamed for problems in the U.S., but the pain and fear caused by these messages is real and fresh. Cultivating communities of belonging is an act of resistance when people in power choose to promote and enact policies that divide us. We know that in reality, immigrants have always and continue to contribute extensively to American history, economy, and culture. We are a nation of immigrants after all. Locally, immigrants in Kent County contributed more than $5 billion to the GDP in 2021 alone. Additionally, undocumented immigrants (25% of the total immigrant population) contributed $15.4 million to federal taxes and $11.2 million to state and local taxes. On a national level, 45% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants and their children. These numbers represent people that we know here at Treetops. And the suggestion that our community is better off without these families grieves us deeply, and we know it grieves many of you too. Mass deportation is very simply not a solution to our nation's problems. Every member of this community – immigrants and non-immigrants alike – have the potential to make this city, this state and this country a better place to live, work and play. Believing otherwise is not only enormously wrong and incredibly short sighted, it's also dangerous and a threat to the American way of life. To protect democracy, our children's future, and a respected place in the world, we must come together and not only believe the impact immigrants have on our community but actively work together to create a sense of belonging that enables each of us to achieve our dreams. #spreadwelcome #belongingisresistance #refugees #immigrants #choosewelcome #wewelcome #michigan #grandrapids

This week’s #MigrationUpdate discusses the #Biden Administration’s attempts to promote immigrant entrepreneurship; aging #immigrants facing retirement with no benefits; the new British government set to scrap the #Rwanda deportation plan; and a new CMS Data Briefing which suggests that high-growth occupations are reliant on #undocumented immigrant workers in New York. Click the #link to read and #subscribe to our weekly #newsletter!

One in four children in the United States are children of immigrants, with the vast majority being U.S. citizens. Nevertheless, major U.S. safety net programs often exclude children of immigrants through its strong ties to parental employment and the immigration system. Child Trends’ new brief examines policies and practices that limit safety net access for children of immigrants and provides recommendations to address these barriers and promote economic equity for immigrant families. https://lnkd.in/g-pcYqw7

Because immigrant families deserve to build wealth too. Apply to Immigrant Finance School™️, our signature program for immigrant families to learn how to invest and build wealth regardless of their immigration status or background: https://lnkd.in/d9nx2bd (link als in bio!) #investing #immigrantfinance #financialliteracy #peronsalfinance #immigrants #buildwealth

Most immigrants are people whose greatest dream is to stay with their families, that is why we are experts in handling cases where the person does not have to leave the country, but can stay with their loved ones without fear of being deported. #LegalOutsorcing #ImmigrationHelp #WorkWithUs #LegalFirm

The COVID-19 pandemic expanded immigrants' access to public benefits and highlighted how public benefit programs can reduce poverty for immigrant children and families. However, with the end of the pandemic and the return to standard eligibility rules, many immigrants have now lost access to public benefit programs. It's critical that service providers understand the complex rules surrounding immigrant eligibility to help clients navigate this stressful time. Read this Migration Policy Institute report (https://buff.ly/3TsZtIS) to learn more about immigrants' eligibility for programs and services related to general assistance, health and nutrition, employment and income, education, housing, and driver’s licenses, according to the standard eligibility rules that are back in force. #PeerTA #TANF #TA #TechnicalAssistance #OFA #ACF #HumanServices #SocialServices #TechnicalAssistanceServices #Eligibility #Immigrants #COVID-19 #Benefits

NEW PROGRAM ALERT — Recognizing the growing demand for support of immigrants and asylum seekers in the Northeast, in May 2023, CDI launched its first program designed to service immigrant communities. Click the link to learn how you can support: https://lnkd.in/g2QTJbhw CDI has unique experience in co-op development and the changing needs of immigrant communities. In its early stages, the CDI’s immigrant services aims to form an immigrant cooperative services business alliance; increase local ownership of business, housing, land and other assets; and fundraise and partner with financial institutions to invest more general resources into Immigrant Services and its beneficiaries. Click the link above to learn how you can support this program. #immigrantownedbusinesses #immigrants #cooperatives #smallbusinesses

This topic is always timely, relevant, and misunderstood...so let the data shed some light on the reality of undocumented community members and the California economy: "This segment of our population generates around $152 billion in value added within the state economy, or 4.9% of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP)...California’s undocumented immigrants, paid, in total, some $22 billion toward various tax channels. Setting aside the contribution by employers toward Social Security, approximately $17.5 billion is paid by the undocumented immigrants themselves." When will we build a pathway to proper work authorization and benefits for those we call neighbors, classmates, colleagues and friends?

#ReintroducingLaGroneLaw We are passionate about supporting immigrants on their journey to freedom. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, as we stand by families from all walks of life #ouridentity #rebrand #brandidentity #lagronelaw #corevalues #immigrationlawfirm #immigrantsrights #helpingimmigrants #immigrationlawyer