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

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

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

DACA 13 years later: From students to careers and families

On the 13th anniversary of DACA, new data analysis shows how DACA recipients have grown up, building careers and families in the...

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
May 20, 2025

People Seeking Asylum Are Contributing to the Workforce

When people that are seeking asylum can work legally, they strengthen the American economy, support their families, and contribute to communities in...

Economic Impact of Immigration/Policy & Research
October 21, 2025

The H-1B Visa is Critical to American Competitiveness

Innovation Ban: What to know about the proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Employment-based Immigration/Policy Brief
September 24, 2025

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...

Economic Impact of Immigration/Policy & Research
June 25, 2025

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

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

DACA 13 years later: From students to careers and families

On the 13th anniversary of DACA, new data analysis shows how DACA recipients have grown up, building careers and families in the...

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
May 20, 2025

People Seeking Asylum Are Contributing to the Workforce

When people that are seeking asylum can work legally, they strengthen the American economy, support their families, and contribute to communities in...

Economic Impact of Immigration/Policy & Research
October 21, 2025

The H-1B Visa is Critical to American Competitiveness

Innovation Ban: What to know about the proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Employment-based Immigration/Policy Brief
September 24, 2025

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...

Economic Impact of Immigration/Policy & Research
June 25, 2025
Press

In the news

Strengthening American Prosperity/Media Mention
June 26, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
August 28, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after the Trump administration announced it will end the practice...

October 29, 2025
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

FWD.us Joins Amicus Brief Defending Texas Dream Act, Supporting Students’ Right to In-State Tuition

AUSTIN, TX — FWD.us today joined the Texas Immigration Law Council (TXILC) and the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)  in filing an...

October 7, 2025
Strengthening American Prosperity/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Executive Order on H1-B Visa Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order that would move...

September 25, 2025
Strengthening American Prosperity/Media Mention
June 26, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
August 28, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after the Trump administration announced it will end the practice...

October 29, 2025
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

FWD.us Joins Amicus Brief Defending Texas Dream Act, Supporting Students’ Right to In-State Tuition

AUSTIN, TX — FWD.us today joined the Texas Immigration Law Council (TXILC) and the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)  in filing an...

October 7, 2025
Strengthening American Prosperity/Press Release

FWD.us Statement on Executive Order on H1-B Visa Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order that would move...

September 25, 2025