The Issue

Immigration reform

The time is now for a better approach on immigration

Americans have lost faith in our immigration system. Frustration runs deep—driven by border chaos, labor shortages in key industries, limited legal ways to migrate, and the lack of a pathway to citizenship for people who have raised families, built businesses, and made their lives in America.

Without a smart, politically resilient approach, these pressures will only intensify. Politicians will continue to weaponize these frustrations in ways that undermine our nation’s promise and democratic ideals.

Americans want real, positive solutions. Today, a record number believe immigration is a good thing, and the public overwhelmingly supports commonsense reform. It’s time to build an orderly and fair 21st-century immigration system that benefits all Americans.

What we're doing

We’re building campaigns that drive real change todayand expand what’s possible tomorrow

Defending immigrants and their families today

Fourteen million immigrants who are undocumented or have a temporary protected status live under renewed threats of deportation and family separation.

Strengthening American prosperity

Immigrants fuel America’s workforce and global economic competitiveness. Their contributions must be protected.

Charting America’s path forward on immigration

What we’re doing is not working. We need new roadmaps for immigration reform.

Ways to take action

For immigrants, their families, and their communities

Up-to-date resources on constitutional rights, how to find an immigration attorney, and specific information for DACA and TPS recipients.

For employers

Best practices for hiring, retaining, and supporting immigrant employees, including DACA recipients.

For higher education leaders and students

Resources for students, professors, and administrators at colleges and universities, as America’s ability to attract the best and brightest from around the world comes under threat.

For those with the capacity to give

Consider supporting our urgent work to protect immigrants today and chart America’s path forward on immigration reform.

Resources

Our insights and analysis

The contributions of immigrants to Colorado’s communities and economy

The contributions of immigrants to Colorado’s communities and economy

Key findings from FWD.us research about immigrant populations, their economic contributions, and impacts of immigration policy on Colorado's future.

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

Ending Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Billions

Ending Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Billions

The proposed asylum work permit rule would drive up inflation, sacrifice billions in lost tax revenue, and create chaos in major industries....

Prices for all Americans are set to unnecessarily rise under recent and proposed immigration policies impacting the U.S. labor force

Prices for all Americans are set to unnecessarily rise under recent and proposed immigration policies impacting the U.S. labor force

American families would pay $2,150 more each year for everyday goods and services. New immigration policies would also affect millions of Americans...

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

A group of people walks down the steps of the Supreme Court after a hearing on the DACA policy.

DACA Court Case Updates

Ongoing legal threats make the future of the DACA policy more uncertain than ever.

The contributions of immigrants to Colorado’s communities and economy

The contributions of immigrants to Colorado’s communities and economy

Key findings from FWD.us research about immigrant populations, their economic contributions, and impacts of immigration policy on Colorado's future.

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

Ending Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Billions

Ending Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Billions

The proposed asylum work permit rule would drive up inflation, sacrifice billions in lost tax revenue, and create chaos in major industries....

Prices for all Americans are set to unnecessarily rise under recent and proposed immigration policies impacting the U.S. labor force

Prices for all Americans are set to unnecessarily rise under recent and proposed immigration policies impacting the U.S. labor force

American families would pay $2,150 more each year for everyday goods and services. New immigration policies would also affect millions of Americans...

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Mapping the Undocumented & Temporary Status Populations

Understanding current undocumented and temporarily protected populations in the United States

A group of people walks down the steps of the Supreme Court after a hearing on the DACA policy.

DACA Court Case Updates

Ongoing legal threats make the future of the DACA policy more uncertain than ever.

Press

In the news

Governor Polis, FWD.us, and Colorado Business Leaders Convene Roundtable at Governor’s Residence on Immigration and Workforce

DENVER, CO — Today, Governor Jared Polis and FWD.us convened a roundtable discussion at the Governor’s Residence, bringing together Colorado business leaders, trade...

April 30, 2026

FWD.us Statement on New Detention of DACA Recipient José Contreras Díaz, Demands His Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us issued the following statement after Jose Contreras Díaz, a DACA recipient, was detained last night, upon his return...

April 30, 2026