A new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs points out several important changes in American public opinion on immigration, argues it is a critical issue that needs attention now and sharp divisions along party lines. It shows an increasing concern of the public about the impact of immigration on the economy, national security, and cultural integration.

The H-1B visa program is a system that permits U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers. Some staffing firms have been gaming the system and have figured out ways to win the lottery. Because the demand far exceeds the cap, the U.S. government issues about 85,000 H-1B visas annually based on a lottery system.

Senator Mark Kelly has grown to be in the running as one of the Democratic vice-presidential candidates. Many attention seekers have been zeroing in on his moderation and, likewise, his attention to issues at the border. Kelly, a former astronaut and now senator from Arizona, adds gravity to the practical answers on immigration and border security.

According to the most recent figures from the Department of Homeland Security, border crossings and arrests at the U.S.-Mexico frontier are showing a sharp spike. In July, the number of migrants trying to enter the United States surged to the highest level seen, amping up activity—and challenges—of Border Patrol agents.

A recent study, pointed out by Yahoo Finance, concludes that undocumented immigrants in the United States contribute nearly $12 billion in state and local taxes every year. This contribution is derived from sales taxes, property taxes, and state and local income taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers.

The Biden government is reviewing a proposed parole plan that could offer temporary legal relief to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. In the strategy, temporary residence and work authorization look to be forwarded to those eligible to live in the United States without fear of deportation as their immigration status is resolved once and for all.