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January 16, 2019 | The Commonwealth Institute

Update: In-State Tuition Is a Common Sense, Low-Cost Investment for Virginia

The availability of in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities for Virginians provides a pathway to better jobs and...
September 26, 2018 | Faith Burns

Responsabilidad federal, costos locales: El cumplimiento de las leyes migratorias en Virginia

La aplicación de las leyes de inmigración es una responsabilidad federal, sin embargo, las comunidades locales de Virginia están pagando parte de los costos a través de la cooperación voluntaria de las autoridades locales con el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de los EE. UU. El alojamiento de los detenidos, el establecimiento de programas locales de ICE y el maniobro de las cuestiones legales relacionadas con el mismo, aumentan los costos para los gobiernos locales; costos que no son reembolsados ​​por el gobierno federal.
September 26, 2018 | Levi Goren

Federal Responsibility, Local Costs: Immigration Enforcement in Virginia

Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, yet local communities across Virginia are paying for some of the costs through their local law enforcement’s voluntary cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Housing detainees, establishing local ICE programs, and maneuvering the related legal issues all increase costs for local governments -- costs that are not reimbursed by the federal government.
July 24, 2018 | Levi Goren

A Closer Look: The Contributions of Black Immigrants to Virginia’s Economy

Black immigrants living in Virginia are an important part of the state’s economy and future. A majority of working-age Black immigrants are employed; many have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and most have lived in the United States for many years.
January 17, 2018 | Levi Goren

Hands on the Wheel

Twelve states and the District of Columbia already allow unauthorized immigrants to obtain some form of driver’s card. Expanding access to driver’s licenses for unauthorized immigrants would increase safety and help Virginia’s economy and communities.
January 2, 2018 | Levi Goren

In-State Tuition Is a Common Sense, Low-Cost Investment for Virginia

The availability of in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities for Virginians provides a pathway to better jobs and opportunities that benefits students and the state economy.
August 3, 2017 | The Commonwealth Institute

Immigrants & Economy: Profiles of Virginia Business Owners

Local shops and services that provide for everyday needs are cornerstones of thriving communities, and foreign-born Virginians play an important...
April 19, 2017 | Levi Goren

Appendix: Data on Foreign-Born Population

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April 19, 2017 | Levi Goren

Immigrant Demographic and Economic Indicators for Select Legislative Districts in Virginia

The profiles linked below provide demographic and economic indicators for immigrants in select legislative districts across the state,...
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