The study shows how immigrants have revitalized Detroit neighborhoods through homeownership and small business development, offering a model for how immigrant communities can stabilize housing markets and commercial corridors locally. It also outlines ways to bridge relationships between immigrant and long-time residents—valuable guidance for community engagement strategies in other cities.

Advocacy toolkit to combat state-level anti-refugee/asylum legislation: defines bill types (barriers to resettlement, criminalizing asylum, defunding services, and data-tracking) and offers mobilization, testimony, and strategic messaging guidance with concrete bill examples and resources.

Policy guide highlighting Republican-sponsored and bipartisan state actions to advance immigrant and refugee inclusion through economic and workforce strategies—covering Offices of New Americans, welcoming resolutions, state funding, state-level visa concepts, occupational licensure reforms, and workforce studies. It frames these models as practical tools for advocates operating in red and purple states amid acute labor shortages (across sectors including education [teachers], health care, and agriculture)and federal enforcement headwinds.

Impact report on Global Detroit’s E Pluribus International Student Retention Cohort shows rising engagement with students, employers, and universities, and positions international students—especially in STEM—as an immediate solution to regional high-skill labor shortages via OPT/STEM OPT and related pathways. It pairs quantitative indicators with success stories and employer testimonials, highlighting national relevance with local examples and practical program models.

Regional analysis for Philadelphia and surrounding counties shows immigrants are sustaining population and powering key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and retail, while contributing to local tax bases and small-business vitality. The report highlights higher working-age shares, mixed educational attainment with underutilization, and barriers like credential recognition and language access—arguing for strategies that align immigrant talent with regional workforce needs.

Immigration Research Initiative explains that immigrants pay substantial taxes yet are often excluded from programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance—especially those without work authorization. Citing recent ITEP estimates, the brief underscores how policy changes like expanding work authorization could both extend eligibility and further increase tax contributions.

This guide, co-published by the Refugee Advocacy Lab and the International Rescue Committee, equips business, civic, and community leaders to advocate for the continuation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) following its indefinite suspension in early 2025. It outlines strategies for engaging elected officials, the press, and digital audiences through economic, faith-based, and security-driven messaging. The guide emphasizes the economic contributions of refugees—citing over $124 billion in economic activity and $31 billion in taxes in recent years—and offers templates, talking points, and examples of effective advocacy. Designed as a practical toolkit, it highlights refugees’ roles in filling labor shortages, revitalizing local economies, and strengthening American communities while providing resources and contacts for advocacy coordination.