Letters/Statements
Essential Worker Immigration Coalition Statement on the Introduction of the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act
The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) applauds Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) for introducing legislation to establish a state-sponsored visa pilot program. We commend the senators for contributing a serious, constructive proposal to the national conversation about legal immigration reform and for recognizing that states, communities, and employers across the country face […]
Urging Senate Passage of House-Passed Legislation (H.R. 1689) to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Democratic Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and Members of the United States Senate: On behalf of the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC), we write to urge the Senate to take up and […]
EWIC Letter for the Record – E-verify Hearing
RE: Support for Mandatory E-Verify with Legal Workforce Act Protections and the Need for Legal Immigration Channels The Honorable Ryan MackenzieChairmanSubcommittee on Workforce ProtectionsHouse Committee on Education and WorkforceU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Ilhan OmarRanking MemberSubcommittee on Workforce ProtectionsHouse Committee on Education and WorkforceU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman […]
Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) Statement on the Reintroduction of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) commends Representatives Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Mark Amodei (R-NV), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Don Davis (D-NC, Andy Harris (R-MD), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and Rich McCormick (R-GA) for their bipartisan leadership in reintroducing the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act on September 18, […]
Statement by the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) On the Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025
The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) commends Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX) for their bipartisan leadership in reintroducing the Dignity Act of 2025. This critical legislation represents a much-needed step toward reforming and modernizing our nation’s immigration system in a way that supports both economic growth and national security. The […]
The Critical Need for Legal Channels for Essential Workers in the U.S. Economy
The Honorable Lori Chavez-DeRemer Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 The Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Secretary Noem, The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) commends President […]
EWIC Essential Worker Immigration Coalition
EWIC STATEMENT ON LEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORMFOR THE INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) respectfully requests that your administration prioritize legal immigration reform to strengthen border security and effectively address the needs of businesses and the economy. We commend recent bipartisan efforts to reignite the critical conversation around enhanced border security and immigration […]
EWIC Statement on Congressional Border Negotiations
EWIC Recognizes the Need for Border Security Efforts, Urges Attention to Work Authorization Delay Fixes for Immigrants Legally in the U.S. The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) welcomes the current discussions on border security and recognizes that this is a necessary step towards addressing the complex challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border and unauthorized immigration. However, […]
Letter to The Honorable Lloyd Smucker and Henry Cuellar Supporting H.R.3734
The Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) applauds your efforts to re-introduce the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734). This bill, coming amidst other efforts to develop solutions on immigration reform, shows that Congress is ready to act on this important issue as lawmakers consider how best to address our nation’s security and economic […]
EWIC Commends the Introduction of the Bi-Partisan Dignity Act of 2023 – Now is the time for Congress to move forward on DACA, TPS and Other Immigration Reform Legislation to Support our Economy and Stabilize our Workforce
EWIC commends Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) on the introduction of their bill, called the Dignity Act of 2023. This bill, would, among other things, provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers, individuals with Temporary Protected Status and undocumented immigrants, update the legal immigration process and provide the resources needed to secure […]