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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

Bill Summary Bill Summary: Afghan Adjustment Legislation  August 15, 2025

The Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) (H.R. 4895) and the Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act (S.2679) are bipartisan bills that would provide a clear pathway to permanent residency for Afghans who assisted the U.S. mission and support ongoing evacuation efforts for those who remain at risk overseas. The bills, which are very similar but are not identical, revive

Explainer Current Status of DACA: Explainer August 11, 2025

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a deferred action policy created on June 15, 2012 that is aimed at protecting Dreamers. DACA does not provide permanent legal status – it is a lawful presence status that temporarily shields certain Dreamers from deportation and provides them work authorization with possible renewal every two years. Current

Press Release The Forum Reaffirms its Commitment to Advance the American Workforce August 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Forum is pleased to announce refreshed program names that reflect our dedication to advancing the nation through advocacy for policies that recognize the vital contributions of both U.S.-born and immigrant workers in strengthening American businesses. Operating under the Workforce Advance umbrella, Citizenship Advance assists businesses’ eligible employees with the citizenship process so they can become