The proposed immigration bill that is currently being backed by President Trump may result in a net loss of 4.6 million jobs across the U.S. and including Illinois, according to a recent study that was conducted by his alma mater. The researchers also found that the overall U.S. economy would... read more
Recent Blog Posts
The Impact of Immigration on Wages
Some politicians allege that immigration in Illinois depresses wages, but multiple studies have found that it either has no effect or a positive impact on wages. Immigration also positively affects the economy at large because immigrants spend money, start businesses, pay taxes and hire employees,... read more
Trump Proposes New Legislation that Would Seriously Limit Immigration
President Trump recently unveiled his new immigration plan, which would halve the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country and place additional requirements for admission, making it much more difficult to immigrate to Illinois and elsewhere. The legislation, which was proposed by... read more
Illinois Businesses Want Protections for Immigrants
While President Trump has promised a crackdown on immigration, multiple businesses in Chicago are pushing back and asking Governor Rauner to step in to protect immigrants in Illinois. The group includes 170 influential CEOs, investors, mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, and they are united in... read more
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants?
Throughout history, the United States of America has promised a magnificent opportunity to those who land upon her shores. And the nation that is known for its freedom, success, and diversity has always delivered on that promise. With recent headlines consumed with immigration reform and... read more
