Help ProPublica Reporters Investigate the Immigration System

Help ProPublica Reporters Investigate the Immigration System

We need your help to find productive ways to examine the country’s immigration system — what’s working and what isn’t. We especially want to hear from federal workers, attorneys, employers, labor advocates and ESL teachers.
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Name*
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Email*
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Phone Number
Which state or territory do you live in?
State or territory
Which city?
City
What is your connection to the U.S. immigration system?

Researcher or policy expertAttorneySchool employeeFederal government employeeState government employeeLocal government employeeMedical professionalLabor advocateShelter network employeeMental health services providerImmigration advocateI have personal experience with the immigration system.I employ immigrants.Other
Where do you work?
Please tell us about your area of expertise and what issues you focus on.
What area of law do you focus on?

Criminal defenseCivil rightsEmploymentFamilyImmigrationPersonal InjuryOther
Do you have clients who are immigrants?

YesNo
What, in your experience, are some of the thorniest legal issues arising for immigrants you work with?
Are there any active or recent court cases you want us to report on? (Please specify the court and case number.)
Which school do you work for?
What city and state is it in?
What is your role?

TeacherESL teacherMigrant education coordinatorCounselorSocial workerMaintenance workerLibrarianNurseSports coachPrincipalAssistant principal or vice principalAdministrative staffSuperintendentSchool board memberOther
Many immigrant children are entering the school system. What are you noticing about their experiences?
How has your role as a school employee changed with the changing student body?
What agency do you (or did you) work for?

Department of Homeland SecurityCitizenship and Immigration ServicesImmigration and Customs EnforcementCustoms and Border ProtectionCoast GuardHealth and Human ServicesState DepartmentDepartment of EducationDepartment of LaborWhite HouseOther
What subagency or office do you (or did you) work for?
What is (or was) your role?
What do you think ProPublica journalists covering immigration should be paying attention to?
What agency do you (or did you) work for?
What is (or was) your role?
What would you like to tell us about how your agency is responding to current immigration trends?
Which of the following apply to you? Select all that apply.

I’m a doctor.I’m a nurse.I’m a nursing assistant.I’m a pharmacist.I’m a physician assistant.Other
What kind of facility or organization do you, or have you, worked at?

Outpatient clinic/officeSliding-scale clinicSchoolPrivate practiceHospitalNursing home or other long-term care facilityMental health and addiction treatment centersLocal health departmentOther
What is the name of the facility or organization where you work (or worked)?
What issues related to health care do you notice affecting the community you serve?
Tell us more about the workers and workplace issues you advocate for.
Which organization or company do you work for?
Please tell us more about the population you serve.
Do you have immigrant patients?

YesNo
What mental health issues do you notice affecting the community you serve?
What organization(s) do you work for?
What is your role?
Please tell us more about your personal connection to immigration.

I am an immigrant.I have a family member who is an immigrant.Other
What would you like to share with us about your experience? Keep in mind: We typically focus on issues that cause widespread harm, and it's helpful if you can help us understand how your experience connects to the bigger picture.
In what industry or industries do you employ immigrants?
What industry?
What challenges, if any, do current immigration policies pose for you as someone employing immigrants?
Why are you reaching out?

ProPublica reporters can call me with questions related to my experience or expertise.I have something in particular to share.
Please share a link to your professional bio if you have one.
Immigration narratives in the news can differ from reality in local communities. What would you like to tell us about how immigration is playing out in your community? For example, if you know about problematic employers and hiring practices in your city, or local policies or programs that are causing harm, please mention them specifically.
What’s the best way to reach you with follow-up questions?

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Do you prefer texts or phone calls?

I prefer phone calls.I prefer texts.
What's your number on WhatsApp?
What's your Signal number?
The following questions are completely optional. ProPublica is committed to maintaining a diverse and representative body of sources. We ask these next questions to understand who we’re reaching and who is affected by the issues we cover.
Which race or ethnicity do you identify as? Select all that apply.

Asian or Asian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanic or Latina/o/xMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative American or IndigenousNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhiteAnother option not listed
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