NYC-2018年移民城市报告（纽约）（英文）-2018.3-40页_6mb

Summary of State of Our Immigrant City Annual Report (March 2018)

Core Content

The State of Our Immigrant City Annual Report, published in March 2018, provides an in-depth look at the role, contributions, and challenges faced by immigrant New Yorkers. It outlines the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) efforts to support immigrant communities through various programs and policies, emphasizing the city's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of all residents.

Main Points

• Immigrant Population: New York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants, the largest number in the city's history. Immigrants make up 38% of the city's population and 45% of its workforce. Most are naturalized U.S. citizens, with a significant number of lawful permanent residents and an estimated 560,000 undocumented immigrants.
• Economic Contributions: Immigrants own 52% of the city’s businesses and contributed an estimated $195 billion to the city’s GDP in 2017, accounting for 22% of the total GDP.
• Language and Diversity: Over 150 languages are spoken in NYC, with Spanish being the most common among foreign-born residents. Approximately 49% of immigrants are Limited English Proficient (LEP), and nearly 63% of undocumented immigrants are LEP.
• Health and Housing: Immigrants face disparities in health insurance coverage, with only 42% having coverage. About 22% of immigrant New Yorkers live in overcrowded households, and over half of all New Yorkers are rent-burdened.
• Labor and Earnings: Immigrants have a labor force participation rate similar to that of the general population, but their median earnings are lower. About 25% of foreign-born workers are employed in education, health, and human services.
• Challenges: The report highlights the impact of the Trump Administration's immigration policies, including the rescission of DACA and the end of TPS for Haiti and Nicaragua, which have caused uncertainty and fear among immigrant communities.
• MOIA's Role: MOIA has been instrumental in advocating for immigrant rights, providing legal assistance through programs like ActionNYC, and promoting civic integration through initiatives like IDNYC. The office has also supported multilingual government services and coordinated with community partners and agencies to protect immigrant communities.

Key Information

Immigrant Demographics

• Population: 3.1 million immigrants in NYC.
• Citizenship Status:
  • 54% are naturalized U.S. citizens.
  • 660,000 are lawful permanent residents.
  • 560,000 are undocumented immigrants.
• Households:
  • 62% of New Yorkers live in households with at least one immigrant.
  • 1 million New Yorkers live in mixed-status households.
• Countries of Origin:
  • The top ten countries are: Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, Jamaica, Guyana, Ecuador, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, Bangladesh, and India.
• Language Use:
  • Spanish is the most spoken language among foreign-born residents (40.9%).
  • Other top languages include Chinese, Russian, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Italian, Arabic, Korean, Polish, and French.

Programs and Services

• IDNYC: A free municipal ID program that reached over 1 million cardholders in 2017.
• ActionNYC: Provided 8,004 legal screenings in 2017 with a 97% approval rate.
• Language Services: MOIA provided 433 onsite interpreters and coordinated the translation of 76 documents in 2017.
• Community Engagement: MOIA partnered with artists and community organizations to raise awareness and promote civic engagement among immigrant communities.

Policy and Advocacy

• DACA Rescission: MOIA advocated for the extension of DACA and a legislative solution through the DREAM Act, which would benefit 150,000 New Yorkers.
• TPS Changes: The end of TPS for Haiti and Nicaragua has threatened the immigration status of many New Yorkers.
• Local Advocacy: MOIA worked with City agencies, community partners, and the City Council to develop new local laws protecting immigrant rights.
• Cities for Action (C4A): A bipartisan coalition of cities that collectively advocated for immigrant-friendly policies and challenged anti-immigrant actions at the federal level.

Conclusion

The report underscores the importance of immigrant communities to New York City's identity, economy, and culture. It highlights the need for continued support, inclusive policies, and advocacy to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, can thrive and contribute to the city's future.