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The American Immigration Lawyers Association prides itself on maintaining a strong reputation with numerous different press contacts and outlets across the country, and constantly works with members of the press in a number of different ways. As an organization comprised of immigration experts, AILA is a valuable resource for members of the press looking for immigration information, however general or specific.

Mythbusters!

MYTH: Immigrants Are a Threat to Workable Health Care Reform! (8/5/2009)
As policymakers debate health care reform, some perpetuate myths about the impact of immigrants in our health care system. The fact is - U.S. Citizens make up the majority of the uninsured. Read more mythbusting facts on this issue that set the record straight. AILA Doc. No. 09080561.
MYTH: E-Verify is the Perfect Solution to the Unauthorized Workforce (7/8/2009)
Check out mythbusting facts about problems with the E-Verify employment verification system. AILA Doc. No. 09070868.
MYTH: ITINs Are an Immigration Benefit (7/2/2009)
Immigration restrictionists take advantage of confusion around Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) to make it seem as if undocumented immigrants use ITNs to receive special benefits or quasi-legal status. Contrary to this myth, ITNS allow individuals ineligible for social security numbers to pay taxes they are required to pay. AILA Doc. No. 09070263.
MYTH: Most Immigrants Are Undocumented and Have Crossed the Border Illegally! (6/24/2009)
Contrary to belief, most immigrants in the United States are here lawfully. Moreover, many of those who are undocumented entered the country legally on a visa, and became undocumented only when their visa expired. AILA Doc. No. 09062460.
MYTH: Most Americans Don't Want Comprehensive Immigration Reform (6/18/2009)
Despite the economic downturn, polls indicate that Americans continue to support comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 09061863.
MYTH: We Can't Afford Comprehensive Immigration Reform Right Now (5/13/2009)
The 2006 and 2007 immigration reform bills, which included a legalization program, would have more than paid for themselves through increased tax revenue. Moreover, contrary to rhetoric, legalizing undocumented workers would improve wages and working conditions for all workers. AILA Doc. No. 09051365.
MYTH: Undocumented Immigrants Bring Communicable Diseases Into the Country (4/30/2009)
Nativists are blaming immigrants for the swine flu while casually ignoring the truth, which is that the outbreak is spreading worldwide as legal international visitors to Mexico become infected and then return home. Unfortunately, blaming immigrants for communicable diseases is nothing new. AILA Doc. No. 09043065.
MYTH: H-1B Workers Steal Jobs from U.S. Workers! (4/20/2009)
Restrictionists claim that employers hire H-1B workers as cheap labor. Get the mythbusting facts about prevailing wage requirements, and the research behind nation’s continuing need for highly skilled foreign workers. AILA Doc. No. 09042060.
MYTH: Immigrants Are a Drain on the U.S. Economy! (3/26/2009)
The immigrant community is not a drain on the U.S. economy, rather it proves to be a net benefit. AILA Doc. No. 09032667.
MYTH: "Chain Migration" Allows Immigrants to Bring their Entire Extended Family into the U.S. (3/11/2009)
Mythbusting facts about the reality of family-sponsored immigration, sometimes pejoratively, and misleadingly, called "chain migration." AILA Doc. No. 09031165.
MYTH: Training Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law Will Make our Communities Safer (3/4/2009)
Mythbusting facts on Immigration and Custom's Enforcement's (ICE) costly and contentious 287(g) program, which partners local law enforcement with ICE for immigration enforcement. AILA Doc. No. 09030461.
MYTH: Immigrants in States like Nevada Are a Major Burden on the State's Taxpayers and on the State Budget! (2/26/2009)
Numbers don’t lie - Immigrants are integral to Nevada’s economy as entrepreneurs, workers, taxpayers and consumers. AILA Doc. No. 09022666.
MYTH: Immigrants Send All Their Money Back to Their Home Countries (2/18/2009)
While immigrants to send remittances to their home countries, it is one of the most effective forms of direct foreign invest. Moreover, immigrant households contribute to consumer spending, and including their businesses contribute $162 billion in tax revenue. AILA Doc. No. 09021836.
MYTH: The Government Gives Social Security Benefits to “Illegal” Aliens Who Have Never Contributed to the System (2/11/2009)
SSA concluded that undocumented immigrants “account for a major portion” of the billions of dollars paid into the Social Security system. Contrary to popular belief, undocumented immigrants contribute to a benefit system that they are not eligible to use. AILA Doc. No. 09021163.
MYTH: Immigrants Hurt the Economy Because They Don't Pay Taxes! (2/5/2009)
Contrary to popular belief, immigrants pay a substantial amount of federal and state income taxes, sales and property taxes, and contribute to social security. AILA Doc. No. 09020569.
MYTH: Immigrants Who Come without Documents Are Jumping the Line! (2/5/2009)
There is no “line” for the vast majority of undocumented immigrants. The annual number of green cards for low-skilled workers is extraordinarily small, and insufficient for America’s economy, which depends on high-, medium-, and low-skilled workers. AILA Doc. No. 09020566.
MYTH: Immigrants Are More Likely to Commit Crimes! (2/5/2009)
High rates of immigration are not associated with higher rates of crime. This holds true for both legal immigrants and the undocumented, regardless of their country of origin or level of education. AILA Doc. No. 09020565.

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