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What We Do

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

Explainer Explainer: Operation PARRIS and Refugee Arrests and Re-Vetting March 24, 2026

Introduction This explainer provides background on the recent efforts of the Trump administration to reopen the cases of certain resettled and vetted refugees, in some instances arresting and detaining them during the re-vetting process. Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the federal government has taken aggressive steps to restrict the refugee resettlement program,

Explainer Explainer: Impact of Travel and Immigration Restrictions on the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup March 19, 2026

You can find a PDF version of this paper by clicking here. Introduction This summer, the United States will serve as the primary host of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which is expected to be the largest sporting event in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across North America. Analysts project that about

Fact Sheet Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Fact Sheet February 4, 2026

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a government protection granted by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eligible foreign-born individuals who are unable to return home safely due to conditions or circumstances preventing their country from adequately handling the return. When can the DHS Secretary designate a country for TPS? The Secretary