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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: Plyler v. Doe and the Right of Undocumented Children to Access Public Education April 13, 2026

You can find a PDF version of this paper by clicking here. Introduction Denying free public K–12 education to children in the United States based on their immigration status is unconstitutional. This principle was firmly articulated in 1982 by the U.S. Supreme Court in Plyler v. Doe, which held that states may not deny undocumented children

Fact Sheet Fact Sheet: Immigrants and Public Benefits in 2026 March 31, 2026

You can find a PDF version of this fact sheet by clicking here. Introduction This fact sheet explains how federal law regulates immigrants’ eligibility for federal public benefits programs. Federal laws regulating immigrants’ access to public benefits have long been complex. The current framework largely stems from the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Explainer Explainer: U.S. Border Patrol Authorities and the 100-Mile Border Zone March 31, 2026

Introduction U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for securing U.S. borders between and at ports of entry. CBP comprises about 60,000 employees, making it the largest law enforcement agency in the country. The U.S. Border Patrol – one of CBP’s two components [1] – was established in 1924 to secure the border between