Immigrants Are a Vital Part of Virginia’s Future

Immigration policies have taken center stage in public debates this year, but much of the conversation has been driven by emotion, not data. A new report released by the Immigration Research Initiative, Economic Policy Institute, and The Commonwealth Institute documents for Virginia what national studies also show: Immigrants are good for economic growth.

Immigrants contribute in a multitude of ways to each and every community throughout the state, and the report details how immigrant workers and business owners continue to grow Virginia’s economy. Virginia lawmakers must continue to invest in policies that make Virginia a more welcoming place for immigrant families.