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Has the drop in immigration contributed to inflation?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jan 20, 2023

Immigrants have accounted for a major share of labor force growth for years, increasing production, which keeps inflation lower, experts say.

Immigration to the U.S. dropped dramatically during the pandemic. Above, new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Massachusetts on Jan. 5.

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Immigration fees would increase under new USCIS proposal

by Lily Jamali

Jan 4, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly by these fees, which it hasn't raised since 2016.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services hasn't raised filing fees since 2016. Above, new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Philadelphia.

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