Immigrants are good for U.S. companies, more Americans say: poll

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, The Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — As President Donald Trump’s administration imposes new restrictions on the legal immigration system , U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think these immigrants benefit the country, according to a new poll.

The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Americans are more likely than they were in March 2024 to say it’s a “major benefit” that people who come to the U.S. legally contribute to economic growth and help American companies get the expertise of skilled workers.

The survey also shows that Americans are less likely than they were in January to say the number of legal immigrants to the U.S. should be reduced. Slight