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Work With Immigrants
The National Immigration Forum builds trusted relationships across the political spectrum to convene different perspectives, bring new allies into the conversation, and advance constructive and compassionate policies.
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Mobilize Constituencies
The Forum works closely with key constituencies and policymakers in faith, law enforcement, national security, and business to work towards practical immigration solutions.
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Advocacy & Policy
When critical constituencies communicate effective messages, decision-makers in the legislative and executive branches listen.
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Key Campaigns

Afghan Adjustment Act
Over a year after the fall of Kabul, Afghan evacuees still face uncertainty. That’s why Congress must move swiftly in passing the Afghan Adjustment Act and allow Afghan parolees an opportunity to seek lawful permanent resident status.
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Meaningful, bipartisan immigration reforms
The last time expansive immigration reform was passed by Congress and enacted was in 1986 – more than 35 years ago. Now more than ever, it’s clear that Congress should take long-overdue action to pass needed immigration reforms to modernize our agricultural workforce and permanently solidify the contributions of immigrants who are integral to our communities.
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Protecting Dreamers
Hundreds of thousands of undocumented young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children - commonly referred to as Dreamers - lack a pathway to permanent status and citizenship. Congress has the power to pass common-sense legislation that offers a permanent solution for Dreamers.
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Positioned to Make an Impact - 2024 Annual Report

Over the past year, our commitment to positive immigration solutions has created real, lasting change—mobilizing police chiefs in Illinois, students in Iowa, pastors in Tennessee, business leaders in Texas, and evangelical women in all 50 states.
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Key Resources

Press Release Bipartisan Efforts from Congress Are Needed to Offer Immigration Solutions  July 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, a pragmatic approach to modifying key aspects of our immigration system.   The bill would strengthen border security, improve infrastructure at ports of entry, make updates to legal visas, and reform the U.S. asylum system. It would also provide much-needed legal status for Dreamers and

Bill Summary The Dignity Act of 2025: Bill Summary July 15, 2025

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) introduced the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 15, 2025, a bipartisan effort to strengthen border security in the United States, provide undocumented individuals with an opportunity to obtain legal status if they meet certain requirements, and update aspects of the U.S.

Press Release Removing Protections for Afghan Allies Disrupts Communities and Undermines American Businesses July 14, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Today, an estimated 11,000 Afghans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are losing deportation protection and legal work authorization. This represents one of the first TPS designations to expire under recent policy changes.    Although litigation against the termination for Afghanistan nationals is ongoing, a recent court ruling allows Afghan TPS protections to lapse