The Agenda for America's Entrepreneurs: Immigration Reform

Our nation’s workforce is fueled by the contributions of the millions of immigrant workers who small businesses often rely on to sustain and grow their operations. As workforce shortages continue to persist across Main Street, Small Business Majority advocates for commonsense immigration reform which bolsters an essential small business workforce. Our research found that found that roughly 70% of small business owners believe it’s important to increase the number of both high and low skilled foreign workers legally allowed into the U.S. 

• Enact justice-oriented immigration reform by prioritizing pathways to citizenship and reducing administrative burdens for those seeking to fully participate in the American economy. Congress should oppose mass deportations of immigrants, to bolster an essential small business workforce.
• Expedite and improve temporary and permanent work visas. Small Business Majority research has found that 70% of small business owners believe it’s important to increase the number of both high and low skilled foreign workers legally allowed into the U.S. to create a stable and reliable workforce.