This ITEP report provides a state-by-state analysis of the $11.74 billion in annual state and local taxes paid by undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Using Census and Migration Policy Institute data, it shows that undocumented residents pay 8% of their income in taxes on average—higher than the 5.4% paid by the top 1% of earners. Legalization would increase annual contributions by $2.18 billion, raising their effective rate to 8.6%. The study details how undocumented immigrants pay sales, property, and income taxes, and projects state-level fiscal gains from legalization. It concludes that deportation or restrictive policies would substantially reduce revenue and harm state budgets

This commentary article explores how the Detroit metropolitan area has experienced population growth in 2024 after decades of decline, attributing part of the turnaround to deliberate city and regional strategies to attract and integrate immigrants. It points out that between 2010 and 2023 the metro’s foreign-born population rose by over 109,000 while the native-born population declined by nearly 59,000, showing that immigration is helping stabilise and reverse demographic challenges. The article explains how local economic-development and branding efforts are used to promote immigrant entrepreneurship, fill labour gaps, and reshape Detroit’s identity as a welcoming, globally connected city.

This report by the Immigration Research Initiative models the economic outcomes of newly arriving immigrants in the Lower Hudson Valley region. It projects that immigrants in their first year may earn a median wage of about $18,000, with two-income families reaching about $36,000, and that this can grow to a median of $30,000 after five years, with family income about $60,000. For each 1,000 newly arriving workers, estimated annual wages would be $18 million and state/local tax revenue roughly $2 million in year one; after five years, annual wages would rise to $30 million and tax revenues to $3.4 million. The model assumes improved English proficiency and work authorization pathways as key factors in upward mobility.

This report by the Immigration Research Initiative projects economic outcomes for newly arriving immigrants to Long Island. It estimates that in the first year, median individual earnings are about $27,000 and for two-income families about $54,000; after five years, individual earnings may rise to about $35,000 and family income to about $70,000. For every 1,000 new immigrant workers, the model predicts $27 million in annual wages and $3 million in state/local tax revenues in year one, rising to $35 million in wages and $4 million in tax revenues after five years.

This joint report by the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America details how immigrants are revitalizing the Great Lakes region through entrepreneurship, workforce participation, and demographic renewal. It demonstrates that while many communities in the region face population decline, immigrant settlement has reversed or slowed this trend, fueling local economies and strengthening civic infrastructure. The report features detailed data on immigrant contributions to manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, and highlights city-level strategies—such as those in Detroit and Pittsburgh—that leverage immigration to attract talent and sustain economic growth.

This report argues that attracting and retaining foreign-born STEM talent is a critical component of U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. It emphasizes that the U.S. defense industrial base and high-tech industries (such as semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace) face talent shortages that cannot be filled solely by domestic workers. The author notes that 50% of advanced STEM workers in defense-related industries are foreign-born, and that restrictive immigration rules and long visa queues hinder the U.S.’s ability to maintain technological leadership. The report urges policy reforms to exempt advanced STEM degree holders from visa caps and clear bottlenecks in the immigration system.

This report by the Institute for Progress reveals that immigrant founders account for approximately 60–65% of the top U.S.-based private AI companies (25 of 42 companies studied). The authors argue that the U.S.’s leadership in artificial intelligence is significantly driven by foreign-born entrepreneurs, and they warn that restrictive immigration policies and global competition for talent threaten America’s competitive edge.