By Jeremy Beck
Our publication is titled Emancipation Reclamation because the decades of low immigration reclaimed the promise of economic emancipation for former slaves, freedmen, and their descendants. But as Vance explained – and we document – the slow down in immigration produced broad benefits for Americans workers of every background.
By Jeremy Beck
So far, U.S. employers have announced 1.1 million layoffs, hitting both white-collar and blue-collar industries. Unless Congress changes the law, immigration will add roughly 1.1 million new permanent foreign workers to compete with laid off Americans.
By Jeremy Beck
These programs bypass domestic workers and exploit foreigners who work for less. As the headlines make clear, there is no shortage of American STEM talent. So why is our government filling hundreds of thousands of jobs with guest workers?
By Jeremy Beck
As its name suggests, the Nuclear Family Priority Act (H.R. 2705; S. 1328) would limit family-based green cards to spouses and minor children.
An important reason for this affordability has been Pittsburgh’s low rate of international immigration, which has helped stabilize the area’s population and moderated pressure on the housing market. Housing affordability in American cities is strongly correlated with immigration rates and population growth. In New York, San Francisco and Boston, population increases have fueled soaring housing costs, putting homeownership out of reach for most younger residents.
Even better would be for Congress to pass legislation to replace the H-1B lottery with a system where visas are awarded based on employers’ willingness to pay the highest wages. NumbersUSA’s Great Solutions bill S. 2821, the American Tech Workforce Act, would do just that. Visit our Action Board to ask your Senators and Congressional Representative to co-sponsor this pro-worker legislation.
By Jeremy Beck
The Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B programs are designed to DISPLACE Americans and EXPLOIT foreign guest workers. Prominent voices across the political spectrum have acknowledged this, from Vice President Vance and Gov. DeSantis to Sen. Bernie Sanders, who wrote this in January:
By Jeremy Beck
The Department of Homeland Security issued a proposed new rule to regulate foreign students and exchange visitors, limiting the time they are allowed to stay in the United States. These measures will help reduce visa overstays and ensure that students are complying with the terms of their visa.
America’s rapid population growth, which spiked during the 2021-2024 border surge, has worsened our nation’s affordable housing crisis. Americans who are looking for a house or apartment are being squeezed by rising housing costs, due to inflation and elevated interest rates. They also face greater competition from a growing number of prospective homeowners and renters, especially in fast-growing urban areas.
