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Introduction

Immigration has always been part of the United States’ social fabric, but it has not been part of an economic growth strategy. A well-designed legal immigration policy can advance entrepreneurship, augment productivity gains, fill skills gaps, and combat demographically driven labor force declines.

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#Eakinomics: The U.S. Needs Immigration Reform

New in #Eakinomics – AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin explains why our immigration choices dictate the economic future of the United States.

Interested in knowing some of the immigration proposals out there? Check out Douglas Holtz-Eakin immigration reform proposal, co-authored by Jackie Varas.

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An Immigration Reform Proposal

AAF's Director of Immigration and Trade Policy Jackie Varas explains the key components of her points-based, pro economic-growth immigration reform proposal, co-authored by AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin.

Why is immigration reform so important? Check out AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin’s 1-minute explanation.

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Summary: Building a Pro-Growth Legal Immigration System

AAF has proposed a new legal immigration system based on the economics of a productive labor force. Here’s an overview.

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Building a Pro-Growth Legal Immigration System

This new proposal for a points-based system is designed to shift the United States away from prioritizing non-economic immigration and toward focusing legal immigration on the demands of a productive labor force.

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Visa Granting System

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Immigrant Admissions by Category, 2017

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