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# Immigration Research Initiative

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- [David Dyssegaard Kallick Co-Authors Blog](https://immresearch.org/david-dyssegaard-kallick-co-authors-blog/) - IRI's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, co-authored a blog with Jenna Gerry that was published by the National Employment Law Project. The blog is titled "California Should Fix Unemployment Insurance to Include Presently Excluded Immigrant Workers" and discusses why California Governor Gary Newsom should ensure that immigrant workers have access to unemployment insurance, regardless of immigration
- [Long Island Business News Article Highlights IRI's New Report](https://immresearch.org/long-island-business-news-article-highlights-iris-new-report/) - An article published by the Long Island Business News highlights the findings of IRI's new report, "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers.” The article discusses the findings of the article that examines the economic circumstances and occupations of immigrants on Long Island. The article also includes the stories of
- [IRI's David Dyssegaard Kallick on News 12](https://immresearch.org/iris-david-dyssegaard-kallick-on-news-12/) - Immigration Research Initiative's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was featured on News 12's "Power and Politics" to discuss immigrants in the Long Island economy. David discussed IRI's new report, "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers" and its findings such as national origin of immigrants on Long Island, and how many
- [Newsday Editorial Board Highlights IRI's New Report](https://immresearch.org/newsday-editorial-board-highlights-iris-new-report/) - The editorial board for Newsday published an article highlighting IRI's new report "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers." The article discussed how immigration-related rhetoric does not always match up with reality. The article went on to discuss IRI's report findings as the facts. The article highlighted how immigrants in
- [IRI data cited in Nebraska Examiner Article](https://immresearch.org/foreign-born-huskers-contribute-8-of-state-economic-input-report-says/) - IRI data was cited in an article published by the Nebraska Examiner. The article discusses how immigration is key to addressing Nebraska’s labor shortage and the contributions of immigrants and refugees to Nebraska's economic output. The article uses IRI data that highlights how many immigrants live in Nebraska, their contribution to the state's economic output,
- [New IRI report highlighted in Newsday article](https://immresearch.org/new-iri-report-highlighted-in-newsday-article/) - IRI's new report, "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers," was featured in an article published by Newsday. The article showcased the report's findings on the economic circumstances of immigrants on Long Island, which show that many immigrants work in middle- and upper-wage jobs but there are still a smaller
- [Testimony to the NYS 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing](https://immresearch.org/testimony-to-the-nys-2026-joint-legislative-budget-hearing/) - On behalf of the New York State Census Partnership Shamier Settle testified in Albany during a joint legislative budget hearing urging lawmakers to invest in state funding for census outreach to ensure every New Yorker is counted. With the 2030 census approaching, the decisions made now will shape New York’s future for the next decade.
- [IRI'S Senior Policy Analyst Featured in New York Amsterdam News](https://immresearch.org/iris-senior-policy-analyst-featured-in-amsterdam-news/) - IRI’s Senior Policy analyst, Shamier Settle, wrote an op-ed featured in Amsterdam News. Shamier ties her own experience as a descendant of African American migrants from the south, during the Great Migration, to the experience of immigrants moving in search of a better life today. Settle wrote: “The building that my great grandmother moved into
- [Women Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on New York City Street Vendors](https://immresearch.org/womensv_pressrelease/) - For Immediate Release: Wednesday March 26, 2025 Media Contact: Shamier Settle, Senior Policy Analyst, ssettle@immresearch.org, (347) 834-5760 To celebrate Women’s history month, Immigration Research Initiative is putting a spotlight on the important but often overlooked role of women entrepreneurs as street vendors in New York City. Women have made major advances in many areas throughout
- [IRI’s Senior Policy Analyst Featured in Kentucky's Heartland Signal](https://immresearch.org/iris-senior-policy-analyst-featured-in-kentuckys-heartland-signal/) - Anthony Capote, IRI’s Senior Policy Analyst, was interviewed and featured in an article that discusses the vital role that immigrants play in Kentucky’s economy and local communities. To read the article, click here.
- [IRI’s David Dyssegaard Kallick Featured on CGTN America](https://immresearch.org/iris-david-dyssegaard-kallick-featured-on-cgtn-america/) - IRI’s David Dyssegaard Kallick was featured on CGTN America, where he discussed the Trump immigration policies, including mass deportation, sanctuary cities and economic and fiscal costs. Watch the clip
- [IRI's Director David Dyssegaard Kallick Featured in Podcast by Epicenter NYC](https://immresearch.org/iris-director-david-dyssegaard-kallick-interviewed-by-epicenter-nyc/) - IRI's Director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was featured in an article based on a podcast interview titled "How Trump’s Immigration Policies Could Affect You and Your Loved Ones," published by Epicenter NYC. This article includes David's answers to questions regarding proposed Trump immigration policies, what protections exist for immigrants and what steps individuals can take to safeguard themselves
- [IRI Staff Op-ed Featured in Miami Herald](https://immresearch.org/iri-staff-op-ed-featured-in-miami-herald/) - IRI’s Senior Data and Policy analyst, Anthony Capote, wrote an op-ed featured in the Miami Herald. The op-ed examined the historical context of the Mariel Boatlift — a seven-month immigration event that brought 150,000 Cuban and Haitian immigrants to the shores of Miami in 1980 — and its implications for the current moment in U.S.
- [CHNV Parole Program Will Continue](https://immresearch.org/chnv-parole-program-will-continue/) - Thanks to the hard work of advocates, lawyers and researchers, including IRI’s Deputy Director, Cyierra Roldan, the Biden Administration can continue operating the Parole Programs for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV parole program) which allows up to 30,000 people from those countries per month to be granted advance travel authorization to enter
- [IRI's Director Featured on Spectrum News](https://immresearch.org/iris-director-featured-on-spectrum-news/) - IRI's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was featured on Spectrum News NY 1, where he discussed the findings of IRI's newly released regional reports, "New Immigrants Arriving in New York State: Regional Economic Projections." To watch the clip, click here.
- [IRI's Long Island Report Quoted in Op-ed](https://immresearch.org/iris-long-isand-report-quotes-in-op-ed/) - IRI's report, New Immigrants Arriving to Long Island: Economic Projections, which was co-released with the Ellis Island Initiative, was quoted in an op-ed by Karen Rubin featured in The Island 360. The op-ed argues that more funding is needed to better serve newly arriving immigrants, specifically border agents, immigration judges and social workers, better housing
- [IRI's Director Quoted in New York Times Article](https://immresearch.org/iris-director-quoted-in-new-york-times-article/) - IRI's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was quoted in a New York Times article discussing the challenges for older immigrants in the New York workforce. The article highlighted the stories of many 65 and older immigrants who are struggling to still work instead of being able to retire, challenges of finding work and making ends meet.
- [IRI's Director Featured in CBS Radio Interview](https://immresearch.org/947-2/) - IRI's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was featured on a radio interview for a "Drive Time" segment on CBS. Kallick discussed IRI’s new report, “New Immigrants Arriving to Long Island: Economic Projections” which was co-released with the Ellis Island Initiative. The report highlights wages an taxes paid by newly arriving immigrants. To listen to the radio
- [IRI Featured in Front-Page Newsday Article](https://immresearch.org/iri-featured-in-front-page-newsday-article/) - IRI's research was featured in a front-page Newsday article titled "Report: Migrants pump millions into LI economy." The article quotes estimates from IRI's report, "New Immigrants Arriving to Long Island: Economic Projections" which was co-released with the Ellis Island Initiative. The report highlights wages an taxes paid by newly arriving immigrants. IRI's director, David Dyssegaard
- [IRI Estimates Featured in Politico Article](https://immresearch.org/iri-estimates-featured-in-politico-article/) - IRI's estimates about economic contributions were featured in an article, "‘History repeats’ in Times’ Adams piece" published by Politico. The article highlights estimates from a series of IRI reports, "New Immigrants Arriving in the New York State: Regional Economic Projections," which is a study of immigrants in four key regions in New York State: New
- [Data Tool Highlighted In Public News Service Article](https://immresearch.org/data-tool-highlighted-in-public-news-service-article/) - A tool, recently published by the Immigration Research Initiative, was highlighted in an article published by the Public News Service. Senior Data and Policy Analyst, Anthony Capote, was quoted in the article: "If there are lots of immigrants in your state who are lacking in English language proficiency, that's a good sign from a policy
- [Co-Released Report Highlighted in The Arab American News](https://immresearch.org/co-released-report-highlighted-in-the-arab-american-news/) - A report, "High School Kids in Immigrant Families," released by IRI and the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), funded by Global Detroit, was featured in an article by the Arab American News. The article highlights the key findings of the report and quotes IRI's senior data and policy analyst, Anthony Capote: “Michigan is leading
- [EVENT: IRI's Director Will Be A Panelist at Building One Community's 8th Annual Colloquium](https://immresearch.org/event-iris-director-will-be-a-panelist-at-building-one-communitys-8th-annual-colloquium/) - Join Building One Community for their 8th Annual Colloquium, where IRI's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick will join as a panelist for a discussion titled "Immigration: The Overlooked Driver of Economic Growth." The colloquium is Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 5:30pm. Please RSVP by August 31, 2023. Panelists: Carlos Alvarez, Local Entrepreneur Tamu Lucero, Ph.D., Superintendent
- [IRI’s Deputy Director Submits An Expert Witness Declaration in Federal Lawsuit](https://immresearch.org/iris-deputy-director-submits-an-expert-witness-declaration-in-federal-lawsuit/) - In January, 2023 the Biden Administration established the Parole Programs for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV parole program), which allows up to 30,000 people from those countries per month to be granted advance travel authorization to enter the United States. People can apply as long as they have families, communities, or loved
- [](https://immresearch.org/820-2/) - Refugee resettlement data analyzed by the Immigration Research Initiative was cited in an article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussing the Biden administration's efforts to open legal pathways for migrants to enter the United States, specifically migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The article highlights how refugees are resettling in Atlanta, Georgia and the refugee resettlement
- [IRI's Deputy Director Featured in Colgate Magazine Article](https://immresearch.org/iris-deputy-director-featured-in-colgate-magazine-article/) - IRI's deputy director, Cyierra Roldan, was featured in an article from her alma mater, Colgate University. The article highlights multiple previous students and how their research at the institution has impacted their career trajectory and how it has helped them in their current positions. Cyierra describes how her sociological research has helped her better understand
- [The New York Review of Books Quotes David Kallick](https://immresearch.org/the-new-york-review-of-books-quotes-david-kallick/) - The New York Review of Books published an article that discusses the challenges that asylum seekers in New York City are facing. The article begins by discussing the conditions that asylum seekers are forced to live in and how the community has come together to try and help. It goes on to discuss how New
- [As Politicians Cry "Crisis," Migrants Are Finding Their Way](https://immresearch.org/as-politicians-cry-crisis-migrants-are-finding-their-way/) - A recent New York Times story is part of a growing group of stories shifting the narrative about the migrant "crisis." Immigrants coming to cities is not a crisis. There are challenges, especially around short-term housing and legal services. But, as IRI advisory board member Nancy Foner is quoted in the article saying, “In so
- [Anthony Capote Authors Blog for EPI](https://immresearch.org/anthony-capote-authors-blog-for-epi/) - Anthony Capote, a senior policy analyst at IRI authored a blog for the Economic Policy Institute’s “Working Economics Blog” on July 10. The post, titled “New York City’s App-Based Delivery Workers Will Receive a Long Overdue Pay Raise to Nearly $18,” highlights key takeaways from New York City’s ongoing effort to raise wages for 65,000
- [David Dyssegaard Kallick's Book Chapter Quoted in The City](https://immresearch.org/david-dyssegaard-kallicks-book-quoted-in-the-city/) - David Dyssegaard Kallick's book chapter, from the book One Out of Three, was quoted in an article published by The City, discussing the challenges that New York City is facing due to migrants being bussed there from other states. The article highlights historians and economists who do not agree with Mayor Adams take that asylum
- [IRI Examines Economic Experience of Immigrants on Long Island ](https://immresearch.org/iri-examines-economic-experience-of-immigrants-on-long-island/) - New report showcases the diverse set of roles immigrants play in Long Island’s economy Media Contacts: Anthony Capote, acapote@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com, (305) 878-3177 (También en Español) David Dyssegaard Kallick, ddkallick@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com, (646) 284-1240 Immigrants account for nearly 1 in 5 Long Islanders, and for an even higher share of Long Island’s labor force and resident economic output,
- [New Report Highlights Spectrum of Immigrant Experiences](https://immresearch.org/new-report-highlights-spectrum-of-immigrant-experiences/) - For Immediate Release: Monday, May 1, 2023 Contact: Anthony Capote, senior policy analyst, acapote@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com, 305-878-3177 David Dyssegaard Kallick, director, ddkallick@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com, 646-284-1240 Most immigrants have been able to find at least moderate success in the U.S. economic landscape and a substantial number have done quite well, according to a study released today by Immigration Research Initiative.
- [IRI Cited in NPR Weekend Edition](https://immresearch.org/iri-cited-in-npr-weekend-edition/) - Immigration Research Initiative’s Anthony Capote was featured in National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” on Saturday April 8, 2023, for his testimony on New York City’s pending pay scale for app-based delivery workers. Capote testified at a public hearing on Friday April 7 urging city officials to make good on their promise to set and implement
- [Sign On to Support Deliveristas!](https://immresearch.org/sign-on-to-support-deliveristas/) - New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will hold a public hearing this week to hear comments on their new proposal for setting a minimum pay standard for app-based delivery service workers. The main topic of the hearing will be a revised version of the rule the agency originally proposed in November 2021.
- [IRI Presents at SOMOS](https://immresearch.org/iri-presents-at-somos/) - Immigration Research Initiative’s Ashleigh-Ann (Ace) Sutherland participated in the Unemployment Bridge Program & Digital Ad Tax panel discussion during the SOMOS Conference in Albany this month. The SOMOS Conference is a time for elected officials, activists, policy experts, community members and more from diverse backgrounds to come together to discuss and celebrate a range of
- [IRI Work on Immigrant Organizing Featured on WBAI](https://immresearch.org/iri-work-on-immigrant-organizing-featured-on-wbai/) - Immigration Research Initiative’s Anthony Capote made an appearance this week on “Building Bridges” with Mimi Rosenberg and Ken Nash to talk about IRI’s ongoing series about how to build worker power for immigrant workers.
- [IRI Cited in the Wall Street Journal](https://immresearch.org/iri-cited-in-the-wall-street-journal/) - An article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the stories of Afghan refugees who have resettled in Nebraska. The article tells the stories and struggles of many white-collar Afghan refugees who have been forced to give up their professions they once had in their home country since coming to the United States. The article cited
- [News Coverage of NYC Bridge Shutdown](https://immresearch.org/news-coverage-of-nyc-bridge-shutdown/) - To dramatize the need for the Unemployment Bridge Program in New York, advocates shut down the Manhattan Bridge during rush hour on Monday morning, March 6. The march was led by a broad coalition the people who are currently left out of unemployment insurance and would be included by the Unemployment Bridge Program: immigrants who
- [Bridge program would extend unemployment insurance to excluded workers](https://immresearch.org/bridge-program-would-extend-unemployment-insurance-to-excluded-workers/) - Spectrum News published an article highlighting New York State advocates' push for the state to pass the Unemployment Bridge Program which would provide unemployment benefits to those who are excluded from the current unemployment system. This program would provide benefits to self-employed people and freelancers, domestic workers, landscapers, and construction workers on very small teams,
- [IRI's One-Year Anniversary Event](https://immresearch.org/iris-one-year-anniversary-event/) - On January 18, 2023, IRI hosted a one-year anniversary celebration. Partners from across the United States joined IRI's team virtually to learn about IRI's work and successes in their first year, to network and to get to know IRI staff. IRI sold tickets for $10 to this event and welcomed any larger donations. If you
- [What Wasn't in Hochul's 2023 State of the State Agenda](https://immresearch.org/what-wasnt-in-hochuls-2023-state-of-the-state-agenda/) - The Gotham Gazette published an article that analyzed New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's 2023 State of the State agenda. The article highlighted the policy, legislative and budget priorities that Hochul has committed to taking on and it also noted what was left out of the agenda. The article noted that Hocul's agenda lacked many
- [Excluded workers speak out on unemployment in Patchogue](https://immresearch.org/excluded-workers-speak-out-on-unemployment-in-patchogue/) - An article in the Long Island Advocate highlighted the stories of excluded workers and advocates, at SEPA Mujer's news conference, who are encouraging New York State to pass the Unemployment Bridge program which would provide unemployment benefits to undocumented immigrants, freelance and cash workers, and those who have been recently incarcerated. The article referenced a
- [Undocumented Workers Need Financial Safety Nets Too](https://immresearch.org/undocumented-workers-need-financial-safety-nets-too/) - Word in Black published an article highlighting the co-authored report by Urban Institute and Immigration Research Initiative that included a survey of individuals to better understand the successes of the Excluded Worker Fund. Findings from this survey are intended to help inform advocacy efforts and future legislation, as New York advocates urge inclusion in the
- [Victory on overtime for New York Farmworkers](https://immresearch.org/victory-on-overtime-for-new-york-farmworkers/) - After a long and hard struggle, farmworkers in New York State recently won the right to overtime pay after a 40-hour workweek. There is still, however, a long path to economic fairness for these critically important workers. Read the full story by David Dyssegaard Kallick and Daniel Costa, on the EPI blog.
- [Overtime Pay for Farm Labor: Good for the Farm Workers, Manageable for the Farm Owners](https://immresearch.org/overtime-pay-for-farm-labor-good-for-the-farm-workers-manageable-for-the-farm-owners/) - David Dyssegaard Kallick testified at a hearing of the farm board to show that paying overtime to people who work long hours makes as much sense for farm workers as it does for other workers. Watch a video of the testimony here. Kallick’s presentation is at 39 min 39 sec, Rebecca Dixon of the National Employment
- [Commentary: Overtime pay will help, not hurt, New York's farms](https://immresearch.org/commentary-overtime-pay-will-help-not-hurt-new-yorks-farms/) - IRI’s Director, David Dyssegard Kallick and Daniel Costa, Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research at the Economic Policy Institute, co-authored an op-ed featured in the Times Union. The op-ed, titled “Overtime Pay Will Help, Not Hurt, New York’s Farms,” highlights the importance of passing a farmworkers’ rights bill in New York. The op-ed also highlights how this bill will help farms and how it is doable in New York, as it has been done in other states.
- [A review of the debate over farm overtime as the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board is poised to forward its recommendations](https://immresearch.org/a-review-of-the-debate-over-farm-overtime-as-the-new-york-farm-laborers-wage-board-is-poised-to-forward-its-recommendations/) - At the January 20th, 2022 meeting, Research Initiative Director and Pratt Institute economics teacher David Dyssegaard Kallick discussed a report he issued that disagrees with other studies indicating lowering the threshold will be detrimental to farmers.
- [NYC asks feds to fast-track work papers for migrants amid busing crisis](https://immresearch.org/nyc-asks-feds-to-fast-track-work-papers-for-migrants-amid-busing-crisis/) - Mayor Adams and members of the City Council have begun to aggressively pressure the federal government to process asylum seekers’ work papers more quickly, as the Texas busing program stretches New York’s social safety net to its limit.
- [New York Still Needs $3 Billion to Replenish Excluded Workers Fund](https://immresearch.org/new-york-still-needs-3-billion-to-replenish-excluded-workers-fund/) - A new report from Immigration Research Initiative estimates that 177,000 people qualify for New York’s Excluded Workers Fund but still have not received a payment, as the fund was exhausted long before all qualified New Yorkers had a chance to apply.
- [Report: Pandemic upended unemployment trends among people of color, immigrants](https://immresearch.org/report-pandemic-upended-unemployment-trends-among-people-of-color-immigrants/) - At first, Nivia was working four days a week doing food preparation for a bakery, for $12 an hour. Then her schedule was cut down to three days a week, with fewer hours. Ultimately, she was asked not to return to work at all.
- [Hochul's floats OT tax credit for farm workers as debate unfolds](https://immresearch.org/hochuls-floats-ot-tax-credit-for-farm-workers-as-debate-unfolds/) - The governor’s proposal comes as farm industry split on lowering overtime threshold.
- [Touting economic boost, advocates push to extend Excluded Worker Fund](https://immresearch.org/touting-economic-boost-advocates-push-to-extend-excluded-worker-fund/) - The state’s $2.1 billion Excluded Worker Fund provided a significant economic boost to Long Island and other regions of the state, according to a new report from the Immigration Research Initiative, which is lobbying to extend the fund.
- [REPORT: Following Pandemic, Momentum Builds for Long-Term Unemployment Programs that Cover Immigrants, Other ‘Excluded Workers’](https://immresearch.org/report-following-pandemic-momentum-builds-for-long-term-unemployment-programs-that-cover-immigrants-other-excluded-workers/) - Press Release: Following Pandemic, Momentum Builds for Long-Term Unemployment Programs that Cover Immigrants, Other ‘Excluded Workers’
- [IRI Urges Strong Wage Standard for Delivery Workers](https://immresearch.org/iri-urges-strong-wage-standard-for-delivery-workers/) - App-based delivery workers, often immigrants and people of color, work in what can seem like an entirely unregulated economy, putting in long hours, riding bikes and e-bikes through blizzards and thunderstorms, and getting paid unreliably and usually very little. The worst of these abuses may come to an end in New York City if the
- [Report Shows Success of Excluded Worker Fund in New York - Summaries released in 6 Languages](https://immresearch.org/report-shows-success-of-excluded-worker-fund-in-new-york-summaries-released-in-6-languages/) - For Immediate Release Contacts: David Dyssegaard Kallick, Director, Immigration Research Initiative, 646-284-1240, ddkallick@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com Spanish Language Contact: Anthony Capote, Senior Policy Analyst, Immigration Research Initiative, acapote@devimmresearch.wpenginepowered.com. Report Shows Success of Excluded Worker Fund in New York Summaries released in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Arabic, and Korean Over the past two years, in response to the pandemic
- [Experts and Impacted Community Members Brief on the Immigrant Community's Contribution to the U.S. Economy](https://immresearch.org/experts-and-impacted-community-members-brief-on-the-immigrant-communitys-contribution-to-the-u-s-economy/) - New York – Earlier today, Make the Road, an organization with tens of thousands of members across Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and the Immigration Research Institute (IRI) joined impacted community members to discuss the contributions made by immigrants to our country's economy.
- [New Report Examining Unemployment Gaps During the Pandemic](https://immresearch.org/new-report-examining-unemployment-gaps-during-the-pandemic/) - Immigrant unemployment during the pandemic recession spiked at a far higher rate than U.S.-born unemployment in New York State for the first time in recent decades, according to a new report from Immigration Research Initiative.
- [Discussing the Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation in Harlem](https://immresearch.org/discussing-the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-mass-deportation-in-harlem/) - Immigration Research Initiative's Senior Policy Analyst, Shamier Settle, joined Assemblyman Wright, Councilman Salaam, and Sate Senator Cleare for a Town Hall discussion in Harlem on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 1pm. During this event Settle discussed how the Trump Administration is actively pursing its goal of an unprecedented intensity of enforcement actions aimed at removing
- [IRI cited in Washington State Proposed Legislation](https://immresearch.org/iri-cited-in-washington-state-proposed-legislation/) - In Washington State, policymakers proposed a bill, known as the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, which would promote transparency and forbid retaliation for excising certain worker protections. This bill would which require employers to make sure immigrant workers are aware of their rights and to alert them when their information is being requested for potential deportation
- [Amid Immigration Crackdowns, New Report Shows Role of Business Owners Who Are Immigrants, Women, People of Color](https://immresearch.org/amid-immigration-crackdowns-new-report-shows-role-of-business-owners-who-are-immigrants-women-people-of-color/) - For Immediate Release: March 19, 2026 Media Contacts: Anthony Capote, Senior Data and Policy Analyst, acapote@immresearch.org, (305) 878-3177 David Dyssegaard Kallick, Director, ddkallick@immresearch.org, (646) 284-1240 New York, New York— Small businesses are a key part of the economic picture in every part of the country. These small businesses contribute to the overall vibrancy of their communities as

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## Publications

- [“Maybe It Is Because I Was Not Born in the U.S.”: Immigrant Stories of Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment](https://immresearch.org/publications/maybe-it-is-because-i-was-not-born-in-the-united-states-immigrant-stories-of-challenges-during-medicaid-enrollment/) - Enrolling for Medicaid can be an arduous and daunting process for anyone. The technical language, document requirements and substantial amounts of paperwork can create difficulties during enrollment that can deter individuals from applying. The enrollment process is even more challenging for foreign-born individuals who are often less familiar with Medicaid than people who grow up
- [“You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Said It Was Because of the Language Barrier”: Administrative and Cultural Obstacles to Medicaid Enrollment](https://immresearch.org/publications/you-wouldnt-believe-me-if-i-said-it-was-because-of-the-language-barrier-administrative-and-cultural-barriers-to-medicaid-enrollment-for-immigrants/) - Medicaid is intended to increase access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, however, administrative and cultural barriers in the Medicaid enrollment system often prevent marginalized groups, such as immigrants, from receiving the quality care that they are eligible for and deserve. A Need for Increased Translation Services and Cultural Competency When asked to share the most
- [“I Have Never Heard the Word Medicaid”:  Recommendations for Improving Enrollment for Immigrants](https://immresearch.org/publications/i-have-never-heard-the-word-medicaid-recommendations-for-improving-the-medicaid-enrollment-process-for-immigrants/) - Experiences of administrative and cultural barriers when enrolling for Medicaid can lead to the unsuccessful completion of applications, which in turn reduces individuals’ access to healthcare services that they are eligible for. Survey respondents reported several barriers that can deter individuals, and in particular immigrants, from applying for Medicaid. To reduce and eradicate these barriers
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: Black Immigrants and the Organizations Working to Welcome and Support Them](https://immresearch.org/publications/hidden-in-plain-sight-black-immigrants-and-the-organizations-working-to-welcome-and-support-them/) - "Hidden in Plain Sight" highlights demographics of black immigrants in the U.S. and uplifts the community organizations working to support, advocate for, and build community for Black immigrant populations.
- ["I Could Not Understand the Form”: Challenges for Immigrant New Yorkers During the Medicaid Unwinding](https://immresearch.org/publications/i-could-not-understand-the-form-challenges-for-immigrant-new-yorkers-during-the-medicaid-unwinding/) - Research shows that immigrant New Yorkers faced significant barriers during the Medicaid unwinding, including language access challenges, long wait times, and confusing paperwork, highlighting the need for more accessible and equitable healthcare enrollment systems.
- [Economic Projections for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants in Oregon](https://immresearch.org/publications/oregon-first-jobs-and-wage-gain/) - Research shows that newly arriving immigrants arriving in Oregon strengthen the state's economy through work, rising wages, and increased tax contributions as they build stability and opportunity over time.
- [Immigrants in the Oregon Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-the-oregon-economy-overcoming-hurdles-yet-still-facing-barriers/) - Immigrants are a vital part of Oregon's economy as they are working across many industries, even as many continue to face systemic barriers that limit full participation and opportunity.
- [“Crisis” in Context: What the Mariel Boatlift Can Teach Us About the Current Trends in Immigration](https://immresearch.org/publications/crisis-in-context-what-the-mariel-boatlift-can-teach-us-about-the-current-trends-in-immigration/) - Recent immigration to the United States is one of the most hotly contested issues in the country, and while immigration is not new by any means, the recent increase in the number of migrants over the nation’s southern border has stirred tremendous controversy. The spike in border crossings has sparked a sense of panic from
- [People Who Are Undocumented: Occupations, Taxes Paid, and Long-Term Economic Benefits](https://immresearch.org/publications/people-who-are-undocumented-occupations-taxes-paid-and-long-term-economic-benefits/) - The United States is home to over 45 million immigrants, including an estimated 10 million immigrants who are undocumented, according to the most recent estimate of the undocumented population by the Center for Migration Studies, for 2019.1Estimate of the number of immigrants who are undocumented and their characteristics are Immigration Research Initiative’s tabulation of data
- [Immigrants Are a Vital Part of America's Future](https://immresearch.org/publications/states/) - Immigrants are a vital part of America’s future, helping to drive economic growth, strengthening the workforce, and creating opportunities that benefit communities across the country.
- [Personal Narrative Bank: IRI's Four Years of Research on Immigrants’ Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment](https://immresearch.org/publications/personal-narrative-bank-iri-conducts-four-years-of-research-to-understand-immigrants-challenges-to-medicaid-enrollment/) - IRI's four years of research on immigrants' experiences with Medicaid enrollment highlights the barriers many immigrants face in accessing health coverage, including language and documentation challenges, discrimination and difficulties navigating complex systems.
- [The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation:  What’s at Risk in New York](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-mass-deportation-whats-at-risk-in-new-york/) - Mass deportation policies would put New York's economy and workforce at risk by disrupting key industries, reducing labor force participation and undermining the contributions immigrants make to communities across the state.
- [Immigrants in the U.S. Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-the-u-s-economy-overcoming-hurdles-yet-still-facing-barriers/) - There are 45 million immigrants living in the United States. Making up 14 percent of the national population, immigrants are a vital part of the social, economic, and cultural life of all American communities.1All data in this report are Immigration Research Initiative analysis based on the 2021 American Community Survey 5-year data. Immigrants here are
- [Immigrants in the U.S. Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-the-u-s-economy-overcoming-hurdles-yet-still-facing-barriers-2/) - A data-driven look at how immigrants contribute across various levels of the U.S. economy while still facing persistent barriers tied to race, generation, immigration status, and access to opportunity.
- [New York Needs an Upstate Strategy for Immigrant Inclusion](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-york-needs-an-upstate-strategy-for-immigrant-inclusion/) - A roadmap for strengthening immigrant inclusion in upstate New York, highlighting how welcoming policies and investments can help reverse population decline, support local economies, and build thriving communities across the region.
- [Global Greater Boston: A New Report from IRI and Boston Indicators](https://immresearch.org/publications/global-greater-boston-a-new-report-from-iri-and-boston-indicators/) - A collaborative report from IRI and Boston Indicators examining how immigrants strengthen the Great Boston's economy, workforce, neighborhoods, and long-term regional growth.
- [Immigrants in Buffalo: Plenty of Room for Growth](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-buffalo-plenty-of-room-for-growth/) - Buffalo's growing immigrant population is helping strengthen the local economy, expand the workforce, and create new opportunities for long-term population and community growth.
- [Overtime Pay Will Make New York Farms More Sustainable](https://immresearch.org/publications/overtime-pay-will-make-new-york-farms-more-sustainable/) - New York's proposed overtime pay expansion for farmworkers would strengthen workforce stability, improve working conditions, and support the long-term sustainability of the state's agricultural industry.
- [Join us for IRI's Annual Celebration!](https://immresearch.org/publications/join-us-for-iris-2nd-annual-celebration/) - IRI's 2nd Annual Celebration Contact DetailsName(Required) First Last OrganizationEmail(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneTicket OptionsThree tiers of tickets are available: individual, institution and sponsor. Individual (Via Zoom) Quantity Price: $20.00 Quantity Individual (In Person) Quantity Price: $50.00 Quantity Individual (In Person w/ dinner) Quantity Price: $150.00 Quantity Institution (Via Zoom) Quantity Price: $50.00 Quantity Institution
- [Black Immigrant College Graduates: Where they live and where they work](https://immresearch.org/publications/black-immigrant-college-graduates-where-they-live-and-where-they-work/) - It is important to understand the under-recognized role of Black immigrants in the American economic landscape. Black immigrants face a series of intersectional issues that affect their earnings, such as race and immigrant status. To foster greater recognition and support of Black immigrant graduates, we have collaborated with The President's Alliance on Higher Education and
- [Street Vendors of New York](https://immresearch.org/publications/street-vendors-of-new-york/) - A first-of-its-kind analysis of New York City's street vendors that highlights their vital role in advancing small business ownership, economic opportunity, and cultural vibrancy throughout the city.
- [Street Vendors of New York: Spotlight on Women Vendors](https://immresearch.org/publications/women-entrepreneurs/) - A spotlight on women street vendors in New York City, highlighting their contributions as entrepreneurs while examining the licensing and policy barriers that disproportionately impact women vendors.
- [A Better Solution for More New Yorkers: Working Families Tax Credit vs. ESCC](https://immresearch.org/publications/a-better-solution-for-more-new-yorkers-working-families-tax-credit-vs-escc/) - A data-driven analysis showing how the proposed Working Families Tax Credit would provide a larger, more permanent, and more inclusive financial benefit for New York families than the temporary expansion of the Empire State Child Credit.
- [The Working Families Tax Credit: A Sustainable Solution for Millions of New Yorkers](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-working-families-tax-credit-a-sustainable-solution-for-millions-of-new-yorkers/) - An analysis of New York's proposed Working Families Tax Credit showing how a permanent, expanded tax credit could reduce child poverty, support low- and middle-income families, and provide broader benefits than existing state tax programs.
- [The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation: What's at Risk in Your State?](https://immresearch.org/publications/stateimpactsofmassdeportation/) - A state-by-state analysis highlighting the economic, fiscal, and community impacts of mass deportation- including impacts on jobs, industries, tax revenues, and immigrant families.
- [Immigrant Heritage Month: Data Snapshot](https://immresearch.org/publications/businessowners/) - This data snapshot analyzes the vital economic contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs on Main Street, highlighting how they help local communities thrive while also highlighting disparities in business ownership faced by Black and Latine business owners.
- [Responding with Courage: How Spanish-Speaking Immigrants Report Being Impacted by the New Deportation Regime](https://immresearch.org/publications/responding-with-courage-how-spanish-speaking-immigrants-report-being-impacted-by-the-new-deportation-regime/) - Spanish-speaking immigrants across the United States describe how the current deportation climate is reshaping daily life- fueling fear, disrupting work and family routines, while also revealing resilience, solidarity, and a growing need for trusted legal and community support.
- [Immigrants Pay Taxes  But Are Excluded from Many Benefits](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-pay-taxes-but-are-excluded-from-many-benefits/) - Immigrants contribute billions in federal, state and local taxes- including to programs like Social Security and Medicare- yet many remain excluded from the very benefits their contributions help sustain.
- [Broadening the Base, Changing the Immigration Narrative: Lessons from the Ellis Island Initiative](https://immresearch.org/publications/broadening-the-base-changing-the-immigration-narrative-lessons-from-the-ellis-island-initiative/) - Drawing on lessons from the Ellis Island Initiative, this analysis explores how business, labor, and community leaders can help broaden support for immigration through pragmatic solutions, trusted local voices, and narratives rooted in shared prosperity and belonging.
- [Mass Deportations Are Wrong For New York Farms & Communities](https://immresearch.org/publications/mass-deportations-are-wrong-for-new-york-farms-communities/) - Mass deportations would threaten New York farms and rural communities, putting at risk the immigrant workers who help to sustain agriculture, local economies, and the state's food system.
- [New Data Analysis: Who is Being Arrested by ICE?](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-data-analysis-who-is-being-arrested-by-ice/) - The image of masked agents pulling people into unmarked cars and holding them in isolation prisons in the U.S. or other countries is bone-chilling to many Americans who have long fought for our liberties and civil rights. Across the country, from Los Angeles to Chicago to North Carolina, public outrage is growing against the scale
- [50 States: Immigrants by Number and Share](https://immresearch.org/publications/50-states-immigrants-by-number-and-share-2/) - There are 50 million immigrants in the United States, making up 15 percent of the overall population. This includes all people who are living in the United States and were born in another country, irrespective of immigration status. Around the country, the share of immigrants in the population varies from two percent in West Virginia
- [Immigrants in Utica](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-utica/) - There are 21,000 immigrants living in the Utica-Rome metro area, making up eight percent of the total metro area population. The majority of the immigrants in the metro area live in the city of Utica, where people born in another country make up more than one out of every five residents, 21 percent of the
- [The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Hostility to Immigrants: What’s at Risk in Tennessee](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-hostility-to-immigrants-whats-at-risk-in-tennessee/) - When ICE and other federal enforcement agents stormed into Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, and Washington DC, among other areas, local and state officials have expressed outrage and resisted the incursion and dramatic disruption of their communities. In Tennessee, state lawmakers are taking the opposite approach, working directly with President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller,
- [From the Civil Rights Movement until Now: Black Americans in Solidarity with Immigrants](https://immresearch.org/publications/solidarity/) - In the late 1930’s my great grandparents were brave and made a choice to leave their families, their home, and everything that they knew with the hope of a better future for their children. Their migration north was an act of fleeing few opportunities for work and constant terrorism. When they landed in New York
- [Refugee Resettlement per Capita: Which States Do the Most?](https://immresearch.org/publications/refugee-resettlement-per-capita-which-states-do-the-most/) - The United States refugee resettlement program helps people from some of the most dramatically troubled situations around the world to find a home in the United States. Refugees are people who the government has determined have a well-founded fear of persecution, have gone through an extensive vetting process, and who have typically waited many years
- [Street Vendor Victory: Reshaping the Way NYC Authorizes Vending](https://immresearch.org/publications/street-vendor-victory-reshaping-the-way-nyc-authorizes-vending/) - For decades, unsustainably low caps on city-issued licenses and permits meant endless problems for street vendors in New York City. That all changed in January 2026, when the Street Vendor Project convinced NYC City Council to pass a suite of bills that correct the situation. Aminata Volta, who received her general vendor license in January
- [Data in Detail: Immigrants on Long Island](https://immresearch.org/publications/data-in-detail-immigrants-on-long-island/) - IRI's report on Immigrants in the Long Island economy shows the important role immigrants are playing across the region. Click here for an interactive map to see more detail on Nassau and Suffolk counties individually, Long Island towns, and the East End.
- [Help us with a survey!](https://immresearch.org/publications/emee-survey/) - We are interested in hearing about your Medicaid renewal experiences in the last 3 months! To take the survey in English, click here. At the end of the survey, if you choose you can provide your information to participate in a follow up virtual interview. Interviews will be kept confidential, and if you participate,
- [Help us with a survey!](https://immresearch.org/publications/help-us-with-a-survey/) - We are interested in hearing about your Medicaid application or renewal experiences! To take the survey in English, click here. At the end of the survey, if you choose you can provide your information to participate in a follow up virtual interview. Interviews will be kept confidential, and if you participate, you will be compensated
- [Excluded Worker Fund: $3 Billion Needed in FY 2022-23](https://immresearch.org/publications/excluded-worker-fund-3-billion-needed-in-fy-2022-23/) - In April 2021 New York’s governor and legislature included in the state budget a groundbreaking program to ensure that all New York workers had some form of unemployment compensation during the Covid recession.
- [The Unforeseen Fiscal Cost of Verifying Student Immigration Status](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-unforeseen-fiscal-cost-of-verifying-student-immigration-status/) - Two bills currently before the Tennessee legislature would restrict the access of many immigrant children to K-12 education. Both bills have significant moral and human costs. Both face legal and constitutional hurdles. And both challenge the notion that all Tennessee children should have access to free public education from kindergarten through high school. In addition
- [Immigrants Add to the Vibrancy of Minneapolis](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-add-to-the-vibrancy-of-minneapolis/) - All around the country people are focused on Minneapolis. Militarized and masked federal agents are sweeping refugees—who are lawfully present—into planes to be sent to Texas for “re-interviews,” journalistsand protesters are being pepper sprayed at close range, and the national news has been rivetted on horrifying videos of Rene Nicole Good and Alex Pretti being
- [“I Was Discriminated Against by the Staff”: Experiences of Medicaid Enrollment](https://immresearch.org/publications/i-was-discriminated-against-by-the-staff-experiences-of-discrimination-with-medicaid-personnel/) - In asking about immigrants’ experience applying for Medicaid, a theme that commonly came up was discrimination immigrants faced in the process. Nearly half (48 percent) of all respondents surveyed reported feeling discriminated against or being treated differently than other applicants. Discrimination is the “unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such
- [Ellis Island Initiative: Shifting the Immigration  Narrative through Pragmatic Community Engagement](https://immresearch.org/publications/ellis-island-initiative-shifting-the-immigration-narrative-through-pragmatic-community-engagement/) - One of the most volatile and divisive political issues in the runup to the 2024 elections was the sudden increase in the number of asylum seekers and new immigrants. Too often, political leaders who might be expected to lead on immigration tried to duck the question, or even fed into the anti-immigrant rhetoric. New York City
- [Who Is ICE Arresting?](https://immresearch.org/publications/who-is-ice-arresting/) - The Trump administration has radically expanded and changed the nature of immigration enforcement in the United States in the last six months. At the forefront of the push for increased immigration enforcement are misleading claims by the administration that it will focus on arresting and deporting people who have been convicted of crimes. As a recent
- [“Why didn’t they ask for help from someone who speaks Spanish?”: Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment for Immigrants](https://immresearch.org/publications/why-didnt-they-ask-for-help-from-someone-who-speaks-spanish-challenges-to-medicaid-enrollment-for-immigrants/) - Introduction People may unfairly lose Medicaid coverage, even if they qualify for the program, when they are required to go through an arduous and complicated application process every year. This is a longstanding flaw in the system, and it is especially challenging for immigrants who may not be familiar with the health care coverage system
- [50 States: Immigrants by Number and Share](https://immresearch.org/publications/50-states-immigrants-by-number-and-share/) - NOTE: This report uses 2023 data. For a report with newer data, click here. There are 48 million immigrants in the United States, making up 14 percent of the overall population. This includes all people who are living in the United States and were born in another country, irrespective of immigration status. Around the country,
- [Better Approaches to Welcoming New Immigrants](https://immresearch.org/publications/betterapproaches/) - In 2023, Immigration Research Initiative began to convene meetings together with colleagues from the Pratt Institute Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment to explore how to better manage a sudden increase in new immigrants that had begun in the prior year. The meetings began in New York City and focused on shelter and housing.
- [People Who Are Undocumented: Occupations, Taxes Paid, and Long-Term Economic Benefits](https://immresearch.org/publications/people-who-are-undocumented-occupations-taxes-paid-and-long-term-economic-benefits-2/) - People who are undocumented work in a wide range of jobs and pay taxes, and will reduce this country’s longterm deficit, according to two parallel reports released today by Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) that draw on analyses from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Center for Migration Studies.
- [New Yorkers Who Are Undocumented: Occupations, Taxes Paid, and Long-Term Economic Benefits](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-yorkers-who-are-undocumented-occupations-taxes-paid-and-long-term-economic-benefits/) - New York State is home to over 4 million immigrants, among them an estimated 640,000 immigrants who are undocumented, according to the most recent estimates by the Center for Migration Studies, from 2019.1Estimate of the number of immigrants who are undocumented and their characteristics are Immigration Research Initiative’s tabulation of data from the Center for
- [“I Always Wanted to Do It Online”: Systemic Challenges Faced by Immigrant New Yorkers When Renewing Their Medicaid](https://immresearch.org/publications/i-always-wanted-to-do-it-online-systemic-challenges-faced-by-immigrant-new-yorkers-when-renewing-their-medicaid/) - Systemic barriers such as long wait times, technology limitations, and Medicaid offices that are difficult to reach make enrolling in Medicaid challenging for far too many New Yorkers. From the IRI survey and interviews, we have found that immigrant New Yorkers experience various challenges when renewing their Medicaid that make an already long and difficult
- [“My Papers Were Incomplete and It Kept Being Denied”: Challenges with the Medicaid Renewal Process](https://immresearch.org/publications/my-papers-were-incomplete-and-it-kept-being-denied-challenges-with-the-medicaid-renewal-process/) - Lack of Information Available on Medicaid Renewal Understanding the health insurance system in the United States can be a daunting task for anyone and is especially challenging for individuals whose first language is not English or who may be new to the healthcare system in the United States. Immigrants responding to our survey expressed
- [“I Am Transgender, So It's Obvious Why They Didn't Want to Attend to Me”: Discriminatory Experiences of Immigrant New Yorkers During Medicaid Renewal](https://immresearch.org/publications/i-am-transgender-so-its-obvious-why-they-didnt-want-to-attend-to-me-discriminatory-experiences-of-immigrant-new-yorkers-during-medicaid-renewal/) - Enrolling in or renewing one’s Medicaid can be a difficult and time-consuming process for anyone. However, it can be especially challenging for immigrants who may experience various difficulties from language access issues to technology difficulties. To help with the enrollment process and to mitigate the challenges, immigrants often turn to others, including family members, community-based
- [Economic Projections for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants: U.S. and State-Level Data](https://immresearch.org/publications/economic-projections-for-asylum-seekers-and-new-immigrants-u-s-and-50-states/) - Immigration is hardly a new social trend in the United States. Of the 330 million people living in the United States, 46 million are immigrants, 16 percent of the total population. Over the past two years, however, a new trend in immigration has generated a different kind of attention. The number of people seeking asylum
- [Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants: Economic Projections in the US and by Region](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-immigrants-arriving-in-the-lower-new-york-state-regional-economic-projections/) - A significant increase in the number of asylum seekers and new immigrant families have arrived in United States since 2022. To better understand the long-term prospects for these newly arriving families, Immigration Research Initiative created a model to project their economic outcomes, tax contributions, and likely jobs they may get when they first arrive as well
- [New Immigrants Arriving  in Upstate New York: Economic Projections](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-immigrants-arriving-in-upstate-new-york-economic-projections/) - Immigration is not a new social trend in Upstate New York. Of the 7 million people living in the Upstate region—the counties north of Rockland and Putnam—475,000 are immigrants, seven percent of the total population.1Source: Immigration Research Initiative analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey 1-year data. In Buffalo, 28,000 immigrants make up 10 percent
- [New Immigrants Arriving in the New York City: Economic Projections](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-immigrants-arriving-in-the-new-york-city-economic-projections/) - Immigration is hardly a new social trend in New York City. Of the 8.3 million people living in New York City, 3.1 million are immigrants, 37 percent of the total population. Over the past two years, however, a new trend in immigration has generated a different kind of attention. The number of people seeking asylum
- [Immigrants in the New York City Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-in-the-new-york-city-economy-overcoming-hurdles-yet-still-facing-barriers/) - There are 3.2 million immigrants living in New York City and 5.8 million in the New York metro area, according to an analysis of the 2021 American Community Survey 5-year data. Making up 36 percent of the city’s population and 30 percent of the metro area population, immigrants are a vital part of the social,
- [New Immigrants Arriving in the Lower Hudson Valley: Economic Projections](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-immigrants-arriving-in-the-lower-hudson-valley-economic-projections/) - Immigration is not a new social trend to the Lower Hudson Valley. Of the 1.4 million people living in the region—Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties—335,000 are immigrants, 24 percent of the total population. Over the past two years, however, a new trend in immigration has generated a different kind of attention. The number of people
- [New Immigrants Arriving  to Long Island: Economic Projections](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-immigrants-arriving-to-long-island-economic-projections/) - Immigration is not a new social trend on Long Island. Of the 2.9 million people living on Long Island, 585,000 are immigrants, 20 percent of the total population. Over the past two years, however, a new trend in immigration has generated a different kind of attention. The number of people seeking asylum and other protection
- [“Let Us Work”: The Wage Gain When Asylum Seekers Gain Work Authorization](https://immresearch.org/publications/let-us-work-the-wage-gain-when-asylum-seekers-gain-work-authorization/) - "Let us work” is one plea from recent asylum seekers that a wide range of public officials and advocates seem eager to get behind. In this paper, Immigration Research Initiative looks at the wage boost that can be expected from work authorization. Currently, people seeking asylum first must file official papers making their claim, then
- [What Jobs Are Asylum Seekers Likely to Get?](https://immresearch.org/publications/what-jobs-are-asylum-seekers-likely-to-get/) - Over the past year and a half, a large number of asylum seekers have come to New York City. Many are already seeking work, and more will if and when they gain work authorization. What are the first jobs they are likely to get? If the jobs asylum seekers get in New York City follow
- [Reimagining What’s Possible: Innovative Solutions to Provide Temporary Housing for New Migrants and Asylum Seekers While Also Addressing NYC’s Housing Crisis](https://immresearch.org/publications/innovative-housing-solutions/) - Two important proposals and to help address the lack of emergency housing for new immigrant arrivals and the longstanding unhoused and rent-burdened populations in New York City Since the spring of 2022, over 130,000 migrants from Central and South America, Africa, and the Caribbean have arrived in New York City. Many don’t have friends or
- [Asylum Seekers: How Faster Work Authorization Would Help](https://immresearch.org/publications/asylum-seekers-how-faster-work-authorization-would-help/) - “Let us work” is one plea from recent asylum seekers that a wide range of public officials and advocates seem eager to get behind. In this paper, Immigration Research Initiative looks at the wage boost that can be expected from work authorization, and also at the first jobs asylum seekers are mostly to get. Click
- [New Study Reveals 70,000 High Schoolers in Michigan from Immigrant Families](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-study-reveals-70000-high-schoolers-in-michigan-from-immigrant-families/) - Immigration Research Initiative has co-released a report with the Michigan League of Public Policy, Global Detroit, and Kids Count Michigan that revealed 300,000 kids in Michigan who have at least one immigrant in their immediate family. Of these, 70,000 are in high school. Half of all Michiganders, in fact, live in a county where more
- [Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers](https://immresearch.org/publications/longisland/) - There 550,000 immigrants living on Long Island, according to an analysis of the most recent census data by Immigration Research Initiative (IRI). This includes all people born in another country and living on Long Island: people who are undocumented, have green cards, or are naturalized citizens; adults, and children; refugees, asylum seekers, agricultural workers, people
- [Sign-On Letter to Support Deliveristas](https://immresearch.org/publications/sign-on-letter-to-support-deliveristas/) - April 7, 2023 To: Department of Consumer and Worker Protections Re: Protecting Pay Standard Study for App-Based Food Delivery Workers In 2022, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recommended a groundbreaking wage standard for app-based delivery service workers in New York City. The proposed pay scale represented a major victory for the more than
- [Methodology to Gather Medicaid Enrollment Stories](https://immresearch.org/publications/methodology-to-gather-medicaid-enrollment-stories/) - This research builds on a series of one-on-one interviews Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) conducted and published as “Immigrants’ Experience with Medicaid Enrollment: Challenges and Recommendations.” The goal of both of these projects was to understand the challenges that immigrants experience when enrolling for Medicaid and to lift up the voices of those directly impacted. The
- [New York State’s $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund: A Program Evaluation](https://immresearch.org/publications/new-york-states-2-1-billion-excluded-worker-fund-a-program-evaluation/) - Response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession spurred a wave of policy innovation around the country. The pandemic revealed weak spots in our social safety net, and governments scrambled to fix them—at least temporarily. Although federal efforts typically tried to carve out undocumented immigrants, many states and localities around the country made a particular effort
- [Bridging the Unemployment Insurance Gap in New York State](https://immresearch.org/publications/bridging-the-unemployment-insurance-gap-in-new-york-state-2/) - Advocates and legislators in New York State are currently considering the widest-ranging program in the country to fill key gaps in its unemployment insurance system: the Unemployment Bridge Program. The New York proposal comes as states around the country are working in a number of ways to improve unemployment compensation, drawing on lessons from the
- [Race Equity and the Unemployment Bridge Program](https://immresearch.org/publications/race-equity-and-the-unemployment-bridge-program/) - Unemployment insurance is a crucial government program that provides a measure of security to all workers and stability to people when they lose their jobs. But, many workers are not eligible for unemployment insurance because of who they are or how they have been working. And, there is a clear racial bias in who does
- [Unemployment Bridge Program: Benefits in Six Regions of NYS](https://immresearch.org/publications/unemployment-bridge-program-benefits-in-six-regions-of-nys/) - In New York State, advocates, legislators, and the governor are currently debating the merits of a proposed Unemployment Bridge Program (UBP), which would provide coverage in case of job loss to New York State workers who are not able to get regular unemployment insurance. In Bridging the Unemployment Insurance Gap, Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) previously
- [Expanding Inclusion in the Social Safety Net: Impacts of New York’s Excluded Workers Fund](https://immresearch.org/publications/expanding-inclusion-in-the-social-safety-net-impacts-of-new-yorks-excluded-workers-fund/) - Response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession spurred a wave of policy innovation around the country. The pandemic revealed weak spots in our social safety net, and governments scrambled to fix them—at least temporarily. Although federal efforts typically tried to carve out undocumented immigrants (Smith et al. 2020), many states and localities around the country
- [Worker Power Series: Lessons for Building Better Policies for Excluded Workers](https://immresearch.org/publications/workerpowerseries/) - Unions have been in the news recently in a way that is exciting and new. Amazon warehouses saw the first successful union effort ever. Individual Starbucks stores are voting one after another to form 223 unions representing 5,919 workers as of September 2022. Retail workers at the outdoor giant REI and tech workers at the
- [Bridging the Unemployment Insurance Gap in New York State](https://immresearch.org/publications/bridging-the-unemployment-insurance-gap-in-new-york-state/) - During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, New York State came closer than at any point in its history to having an unemployment insurance system that served the whole population. The federal government expanded unemployment insurance to cover freelance workers, self-employed people, and people working in the cash economy. And, New York State put in
- [Immigrants’ Experience with Medicaid Enrollment: Challenges and Recommendations](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-experience-with-medicaid-enrollment/) - Medicaid enrollment can be a daunting process for many people—both U.S.-born New Yorkers and those who are foreign-born.
- [Impact of NY's Excluded Worker Fund - in 6 Languages](https://immresearch.org/publications/impact-of-nys-excluded-worker-fund-in-6-languages/) - Read the 2-page summaries of how the fund helped workers and communities. In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Bengali, and Arabic.
- [Providing Unemployment Insurance to Immigrants and Other Excluded Workers: A State Roadmap for Inclusive Benefits](https://immresearch.org/publications/providing-unemployment-insurance-to-immigrants-and-other-excluded-workers-a-state-roadmap-for-inclusive-benefits/) - Immigrants without work authorization perform crucial jobs in our economy, but are denied unemployment benefits when they lose work. States are looking to change this, and to address other systemic exclusions of categories of workers from unemployment compensation. What You Should Know Individuals without work authorization that lose their jobs are barred from traditional
- [Organizing and Policy Lessons from the National Domestic Workers Alliance](https://immresearch.org/publications/organizingdomesticworkers/) - Workers in the United States should all be paid a fair wage and shown basic respect on the job. Yet, domestic workers are often denied both. Domestic workers typically work long and often unpredictable hours, are in isolated working conditions, are paid low wages, and can be at the whim of the families that hire
- [Refugee Resettlement Is Still  Below its Level Before the Trump Years](https://immresearch.org/publications/refugee-resettlement-is-still-below-its-level-before-the-trump-years/) - Each year thousands of people are welcomed to the United States as refugees—individuals fleeing dire circumstances in their home country. Since 1980, the Office of Refugee Resettlement has been tasked with helping refugees find new homes and jobs in the United States. This process not only helps the individuals and families who have fled their
- ["Finally, We're Being Recognized": An Up-Close and Personal View of the Excluded Workers Fund](https://immresearch.org/publications/finally-were-being-recognized/) - An up-close and personal view of how the Excluded Worker Fund has been making a life-changing difference for immigrants in New York.
- [NYS Immigrants and People of Color: New Unemployment Gaps During the Pandemic](https://immresearch.org/publications/nys-immigrants-and-people-of-color-new-unemployment-gaps-during-the-pandemic/) - Job loss during the covid pandemic skyrocketed for all workers, yet for immigrants the unemployment rate spiked far higher than for U.S.-born workers.
- [Administration of the Excluded Worker Fund in NY: How It's Structured](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-case-for-continuing-new-yorks-history-making-excluded-workers-fund/) - Implementation of the Excluded Worker Fund went smoothly and reached 130,000 New Yorkers. Read about lessons for other states…and reasons to replenish the fund.
- [Excluded Worker Fund: Crucial Support, But More Is Needed](https://immresearch.org/publications/excluded-worker-fund-crucial-support-but-more-is-needed/) - Through the depths of the withering Covid recession, regular Unemployment Insurance and emergency Pandemic Unemployment Assistance provided crucial income support for most people who lost their jobs.
- [Join IRI in Celebrating Our One-Year Anniversary](https://immresearch.org/publications/anniversary-celebration/) - The 1st Annual Immigration Research Initiative's One-Year Anniversary Celebration Join IRI for a one-year anniversary virtual celebration where you will have the opportunity to hear about IRI's successes this year, get to know IRI staff and have opportunities to network at virtual tables! Date: Wednesday January 18th, 2023 Time: 5-6PM EST Location: Virtual Guest Speakers:
- [The Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Profile of Business Owners Across the United States](https://immresearch.org/publications/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-a-profile-of-business-owners-across-the-united-states/) - Entrepreneurship strengthens communities and local economies nationwide, with immigrants, women, and African Americans playing a vital role as business owners, job creators and drivers of economic vibrancy.
- [$30 Million to Protect $186 Billion: The Case for Investing in Census Accuracy in New York State](https://immresearch.org/publications/30-million-to-protect-186-billion-the-case-for-investing-in-census-accuracy-in-new-york-state/) - New York stands to protect $186 billion in census-guided federal funding by investing $30 million now to ensure an accurate 2030 Census count that supports fair representation, strong communities, and critical public resources.
- [Immigrants Are a Vital Part of New York State](https://immresearch.org/publications/immigrants-are-a-vital-part-of-new-york-state/) - New York is home to 4.5 million immigrants who contribute to the state as workers, business owners, caregivers and taxpayers, with especially vital roles in healthcare, construction, restaurants, and domestic care. With regional and county-level data, IRI offers a closer look at how immigrants help communities across New York thrive.
- [Counties in NYS Regions](https://immresearch.org/publications/counties-in-nys-regions/) - Capital District: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington Central NY: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego Finger Lakes: Chenango, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates Long Island: Nassau and Suffolk Lower Hudson Valley: Putnam, Rockland, Westchester Mid-Hudson Valley: Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Mohawk Valley: Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Schoharie New

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- [Heartland Signal](https://immresearch.org/news/publication/heartland-signal/)