Strengthening pathways to entrepreneurship and a skilled small business workforce through commonsense immigration reform

Immigrant entrepreneurs and workers play a vital role in Main Street economies, driving job growth, innovation, and small business success. Yet, rising immigration enforcement and restrictive federal policies are disrupting businesses, workforce stability, and local communities. This fact sheet highlights the economic contributions of immigrant-owned businesses, the impact of enforcement actions, and bipartisan solutions that can help small businesses thrive while supporting a fair, commonsense immigration system.