Immigration Reform Will Enhance Economic Recovery

The economy has stabilized and is beginning to show signs of a slow recovery, but unemployment remains at historic levels. The recession however, has devastated the nation’s workforce and savings, and the federal government’s top domestic priority for the foreseeable future must be on job creation and economic growth. Against this backdrop, the authors argue that now is the time for immigration reform. Although it may seem counter intuitive, they argue that it makes perfect sense. Undocumented immigration levels have dropped precipitously as a result of the recession. And that diminished pressure offers breathing room to rationalize our immigration policies and implement reforms that will promote economic growth while restoring control over our borders and in our workplaces.