The American Immigration Council, a non-profit supporting immigrants in the U.S., recently released an interactive map highlighting immigrants’ contributions. The 2023 Map covers all 50 states, showcasing immigrant impact in various industries. It includes stories and videos from local leaders emphasizing the significance of immigration.
Some key findings from the Council’s report include:
- 1 in 8 U.S. residents is an immigrant.
- Immigrants paid over $500 billion in taxes in 2021.
- 22% of all U.S. entrepreneurs are immigrants.