Mark Krikorian is an immigration expert who since 1995 has been Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), which focuses on the economic and social impact of immigration in the United States. Recognized for his influential role in shaping the immigration policy debate, he is the author of several books, including The New Case against Immigration, Both Legal and Illegal and How Obama is Transforming America through Immigration. Krikorian has testified frequently before Congress and has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, making him a key figure in the national conversation on immigration reform.