Immigration
Immigration
Driving Arizona's commerce
Immigration plays a vital role in Arizona’s economy. A modern, business-friendly immigration system is essential to meet workforce demands, to foster innovation, and to maintain Arizona’s competitive edge in global markets.
The Chandler Chamber supports federal immigration reform that strengthens border security and protects businesses' ability to access and recruit international talent.
The Chandler Chamber advocates for policies that preserve the seamless flow of trade and that allow businesses to expand into global markets.
Driving Arizona's commerce
Driving Arizona's commerce
Immigration plays a vital role in Arizona’s economy. A modern, business-friendly immigration system is essential to meet workforce demands, to foster innovation, and to maintain Arizona’s competitive edge in global markets.
The Chandler Chamber supports federal immigration reform that strengthens border security and protects businesses' ability to access and recruit international talent.
The Chandler Chamber advocates for policies that preserve the seamless flow of trade and that allow businesses to expand into global markets.
Guiding principle
Guilding principle
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce supports comprehensive federal immigration reform that is responsible, stimulates the economy, aids law enforcement agencies, and creates jobs.
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce supports reform that improves enforcement and protects the border, while facilitating the flow of trade and recreational travel.
Three key issues
Three key issues
#1: Protect and advocate for business-friendly immigration and worker programs
#1: Protect and advocate for business-friendly immigration and worker programs
#2: Promote comprehensive federal immigration reform that encourages economic growth
#2: Promote comprehensive federal immigration reform that encourages economic growth
#3: Support common pathways to documentation, including residency and naturalization
#3: Support common pathways to documentation, including residency and naturalization
#1: Protect and advocate for business-friendly immigration and worker programs
#1: Protect and advocate for business-friendly immigration and worker programs
#2: Promote comprehensive federal immigration reform that encourages economic growth
#2: Promote comprehensive federal immigration reform that encourages economic growth
#3: Support common pathways to documentation, including residency and naturalization
#3: Support common pathways to documentation, including residency and naturalization
KEY: F = Federal, S = State, L = Local
The Chandler Chamber supports
Region
Region
Policies that help manage our border(s) and respond to the labor needs of the economy through employment-based immigration for skilled workers¹
F | S
F
S
F | S
Best practices and education for all stakeholders in the immigration process to facilitate, encourage, and maintain safe and effective entrance programs
F | S
F
S
F | S
Policies that increase access to study programs, both financial and administrative, for international students and undocumented immigrants
F | S
F
S
F | S
Federal reimbursement for states that incur increased costs of education, health care, and incarceration due to undocumented immigrants in the country
F
F
F
Policies that prohibit discriminatory wage practices and unjust working conditions for all migrant workers relative to their occupational peers
F | S | L
F
S
L
F | S | L
Cost-effective, humane and innovative technology solutions to protect our borders and human rights
F | S | L
F
S
L
F | S | L
Pro-business immigration and hiring practices
F | S
F
S
F | S