Haitian TPS holders make the United States stronger

Haitian TPS holders make the United States stronger

Learn how Haitian TPS holders are deeply rooted in their families, communities, and the economy. Stripping away TPS protections will not only put hundreds of thousands of lives at risk, but it will also diminish the very workforce and families that strengthen America.

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Our insights and analysis

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
December 8, 2025
The Power of Plyler

The Power of Plyler

The societal and economic gains of equal access to education for undocumented children and the future losses if it is taken away

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
December 7, 2025
Ending Automatic Work Authorization Will Cost Billions

Ending Automatic Work Authorization Will Cost Billions

What to know about the federal government’s move to end automatic extensions of work authorization for long-term residents.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
November 13, 2025
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
January 9, 2025
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...

Criminal Justice Topics/Policy & Research
June 1, 2025
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
January 27, 2025
Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
December 8, 2025
The Power of Plyler

The Power of Plyler

The societal and economic gains of equal access to education for undocumented children and the future losses if it is taken away

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
December 7, 2025
Ending Automatic Work Authorization Will Cost Billions

Ending Automatic Work Authorization Will Cost Billions

What to know about the federal government’s move to end automatic extensions of work authorization for long-term residents.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
November 13, 2025
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
January 9, 2025
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...

Criminal Justice Topics/Policy & Research
June 1, 2025
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
January 27, 2025
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Defending Immigrants/Media Mention
September 15, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
June 3, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Media Mention
September 23, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Texas Freezing New H-1B Visa Petitions at Public Universities and Agencies

AUSTIN, TX – Zaira Garcia, Regional Government Relations Director at FWD.us, issued the following statement today in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s...

January 28, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

New Data Reveals the Immense Human and Economic Cost of Terminating Haiti Temporary Protected Status

Haitian TPS Holders Generate 5.9 Billion for the U.S. Economy Annually    WASHINGTON, D.C. –  FWD.us, UndocuBlack Network, and the Haitian Bridge Alliance...

January 27, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Leaked ICE Memo on Unconstitutional, Warrantless Home Raids

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement in response to the Associated Press story: “Today, a secret ICE...

January 21, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Media Mention
September 15, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
June 3, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Media Mention
September 23, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Texas Freezing New H-1B Visa Petitions at Public Universities and Agencies

AUSTIN, TX – Zaira Garcia, Regional Government Relations Director at FWD.us, issued the following statement today in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s...

January 28, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

New Data Reveals the Immense Human and Economic Cost of Terminating Haiti Temporary Protected Status

Haitian TPS Holders Generate 5.9 Billion for the U.S. Economy Annually    WASHINGTON, D.C. –  FWD.us, UndocuBlack Network, and the Haitian Bridge Alliance...

January 27, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Leaked ICE Memo on Unconstitutional, Warrantless Home Raids

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement in response to the Associated Press story: “Today, a secret ICE...

January 21, 2026