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

Birthright Citizenship: Policy Brief

Birthright Citizenship: Policy Brief

Birthright citizenship is guaranteed and protected by the Constitution.

Keep Innovators in America - Priority Bill Spotlight

Keep Innovators in America - Priority Bill Spotlight

A bipartisan OPT bill would protect the U.S.' ability to attract and retain top global talent through our world-leading colleges and universities.

What is OPT?

What is OPT?

Optional Practical Training allows international students to gain valuable experience and begin contributing to the U.S. immediately.

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.

Birthright Citizenship: Policy Brief

Birthright Citizenship: Policy Brief

Birthright citizenship is guaranteed and protected by the Constitution.

Keep Innovators in America - Priority Bill Spotlight

Keep Innovators in America - Priority Bill Spotlight

A bipartisan OPT bill would protect the U.S.' ability to attract and retain top global talent through our world-leading colleges and universities.

What is OPT?

What is OPT?

Optional Practical Training allows international students to gain valuable experience and begin contributing to the U.S. immediately.

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

FWD.us Statement on Court-Ordered Return of DACA Recipient and Mother Maria Estrada Juarez

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement after a federal court ordered the government to facilitate the safe...

March 24, 2026

FWD.us Statement on the President Blocking TSA Funding While Deploying ICE to Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today on the President’s efforts to block TSA funding and deploy...

March 23, 2026