National Immigration Forum Explained

National Immigration Forum
Founded Date:	1982
Focus:	Value of immigrants to America

The National Immigration Forum is an immigrant advocacy non-profit group,^[1] based in Washington, DC. It was founded by Phyllis Eisen and Rick Swartz,^[2] with Swartz as the president and Eisen as the vice president.^[3] The Forum uses its communications, advocacy and policy expertise to advocate for immigration, refugees and funding to foreign nations.^[4]

Ali Noorani has served as the Forum's Executive Director since 2008.

The Forum focuses on four main priorities:

• Immigration Reform and Workforce Needs – Shaping the policies necessary to make our immigration system serve the national interest, meeting the needs of our economy, workers, and families.
• Integration and Citizenship – Creating the opportunities necessary for immigrants to succeed and contribute to the growth and prosperity of America.
• Borders and Interior Enforcement – Developing fiscally responsible and humane policies that protect America and promote commerce, while respecting the rights of workers and employers, families, and communities.
• State and Local Immigration Developments – Promoting the principle that immigration law and enforcement are federal responsibilities.

External links

• National Immigration Forum

Notes and References

1. News: Trump's Policy Could Alter the Face of the American Immigrant (Published 2019). Michael D.. Shear. Miriam. Jordan. Caitlin. Dickerson. The New York Times . August 14, 2019. NYTimes.com.
2. Book: Falling Behind?: Boom, Bust, and the Global Race for Scientific Talent. 9781400850143. Teitelbaum. Michael S.. 2014-03-30. Princeton University Press .
3. Web site: National Immigration Forum (NIF) . 2024-06-20 . InfluenceWatch . en-US.
4. Web site: Working Paper: Addressing the Increase of Central American Migrants. National Immigration Forum. 2 May 2019 .