Immigration policy is shaping the U.S. labor market as home builders adapt to ever-changing employment eligibility and immigration compliance requirements.

NAHB recently endorsed the Dignity Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform legislation introduced in the House by Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas).

The bill aims to modernize America’s immigration system by protecting the nation’s borders and preserving critical workforces. For example, the Dignity Act would create a new pathway for permanent work authorization for undocumented workers that meet a clear criteria, including:

• Complying with federal and state laws,
• Completing a comprehensive criminal background check,
• Paying back taxes,
• Beginning to pay income taxes, and
• Paying an annual restitution fee of $1,000 into a training fund that will develop the next generation of skilled American labor.

Helpful Immigration Enforcement Resources for Home Builders

As immigration enforcement has ramped up during the second Trump administration, NAHB members have several resources available to understand the rights and responsibilities of employers on the jobsite.

Upcoming Webinars

NAHB will host two webinars exclusively for members and credential holders designed to highlight current policies, and employer rights and responsibilities to help members navigate the current environment. (Note: You must be logged in to register.)

What Home Builders Need to Know About Immigration Compliance and Enforcement
Nov. 5 | 1 p.m. ET 
For members and credential holders only. This will exclusively be a live event.

Attorney Leon Sequeira, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor and founder of Sequeira Bilby PLLC will break down employer rights and responsibilities, and what to expect during immigration enforcement.

Key topics include Form I-9, verification requirements, legal obligations, and consequences of non-compliance.

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Understanding Immigration and Workforce Solutions in Residential Construction
Nov. 6 | 1 p.m. ET 
For members and credential holders only

Sequeira and NAHB Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Sam Gilboard will provide an overview of current immigration laws and enforcement trends and explain what they mean for residential construction employers.

Learn how visa programs like H-2B can help address workforce needs legally and gain practical insights into visa eligibility, use in home building, and how to stay compliant while filling labor gaps.

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Additional Guidance

NAHB has numerous resources available on nahb.org including: