The article discusses the significant impact of Welcome.US, co-founded by Nazanin Ash, in resettling 800,000 refugees across the United States. It details how the organization is harnessing a nonpartisan community of two million volunteers, along with strong corporate partnerships from major companies like Meta, Google, and Uber. Ash highlights the economic benefits that newcomers bring, countering negative political rhetoric. The organization’s strategic relationships with leading CEOs help in advocating for a supportive environment for immigrants, emphasizing that scaled immigration pathways can bring substantial economic growth over the next decade.
Over 50% of our billion dollar companies were founded or co-founded by newcomers, many of them refugees. This statistic underscores the immense economic contributions made by immigrants.
Scaled immigration pathways of the last three years are estimated to contribute $9 trillion to our economy over the next decade, showcasing the positive impact of welcoming newcomers.
Welcome.US has successfully mobilized a nonpartisan community of 2 million volunteers supported by major corporate partnerships, proving that collective action can lead to significant change in U.S. immigration.
We've built relationships with leading companies through the Welcome.US CEO Council, leveraging their influence to foster a supportive ecosystem for refugees and immigrants.
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