Immigration
Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply: The Chilling Effects of “Public Charge”
A co-release from The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and the Fiscal Policy Institute In August 2019, the Department of...
Update: Hands on the Wheel: Improving Safety and Boosting Communities through Removing Barriers to Driver’s Licenses
Virginians are safer when more of the drivers on our roads are trained, tested, licensed, and insured. That’s why Virginia...
Virginia Immigrants: Our Neighbors and Partners in Building Thriving Communities
As discussion swirls around the role of immigrants in Virginia communities, especially in the closing days of a highly competitive state election cycle, it’s worth remembering that immigrants move to Virginia for many of the same reasons as people born in other areas of the United States job opportunities, good schools, and thriving communities. It’s also worth remembering that our immigrant neighbors help create and maintain those strong businesses, schools, and communities.
Woven Together: The State of Immigrants in Virginia’s Economy
Virginia’s workforce is one of the most highly educated and highest earning in the nation and forms the backbone of...
Immigrants Are Vital Members of Virginia Legislative Districts
Immigrants play an important role in Virginia’s economy and communities. The infographics below show key data points for foreign-born residents...
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 opportunities that benefits students and the state economy.
Appendix: Data on Foreign-Born Population by County and City
This appendix supplements TCI’s report “Virginia Immigrants in the Economy: Pillars of Prosperous Communities” The...
Virginia Immigrants in the Economy: Pillars of Prosperous Communities
Whether we are born here or moved here, we all value that Virginia is a great place to raise a...
Missed Opportunities for Virginia Immigrants in 2019 Legislative Session
Virginians of every immigration status are paying taxes and contributing to our economy and communities. The 2019 General Assembly session provided a few key opportunities to improve the livelihoods of unauthorized residents in Virginia. Unfortunately,