Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Reports Stephanie Angel Worker Justice Immigration Primer December 22, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Stephanie Angel Download PDF Executive Summary The U.S. immigration system is complex and difficult to navigate. Newcomers migrate to this country and to states like Georgia seeking to reunite with family, pursue new employment opportunities or flee persecution and violence in their home country. Georgia’s foreign-born population has increased exponentially over the last few decades, accounting […] Read more » daca Dreamers green card immigration visa
Blog Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Jennifer Lee Extending In-State Tuition to “Dreamers” Creates Opportunity for Georgia April 23, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Marisol Estrada decided to attend Armstrong State, now part of Georgia Southern University, because it was in her hometown of Savannah and she could save on living expenses. She learned that tuition didn’t increase after 15 credit hours, so she enrolled in at least 18 credit hours each semester. She worked multiple jobs on campus, […] Read more » daca Dreamers Education Higher Education HOPE Scholarship immigration private schools public university
Blog Jennifer Owens Worker Justice Immigrants Make Georgia Stronger and Better Every Day February 1, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by Jennifer Owens Nearly one in 10 Georgians today was born outside the United States and one in five under 18 has at least one immigrant parent. Our immigrant neighbors worship alongside us, teach our children, volunteer in our communities, care for our loved ones, serve as first responders and work hard to provide for their families. Foreign-born […] Read more » daca Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Dreamers economy immigration Undocumented immigrants
