Immigration issues have a significant impact on California’s economy that affect all facets of our commerce and our economy. Immigrants have always and continue to be an essential part of our state and national workforce. The lack of an effective and comprehensive national policy regarding immigration has resulted in a multitude of challenges for businesses. To ensure California’s future prosperity, the NCCA encourages reform to the national immigration policy that includes an earned pathway to legal status by establishing a guest worker program, improvements to the visa program, steps to secure our national borders, and stricter enforcement of existing laws.

The NCCA Supports:

• If adequate resources are available:
• Establishing a guest worker program that takes into consideration the needs of specific industries and determining time limits for certain workers.
• Providing greater border security through shared responsibility with neighboring countries.
• Establishing an earned pathway to legal status and detain and/or deport undocumented immigrants.
• A verification system that could be shared and interfaced with state and national databases and appropriate agencies.
• Improving the efficiency of the visa program based on professional service requirements and market demand while ensuring the protection of opportunities for U.S. workers.
• E-Verify, a voluntary electronic system to assist employers in verifying the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.