The Basics
We hope you will find the resources here useful as you seek to learn more about the phenomenon of international migration and some of the 281 million people globally who live outside their country of birth.
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Are Climate Migrants Treated Differently than Other Migrants?
How do public perceptions of climate-related migrants compare to other migrant groups, and what factors shape support for their resettlement?
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
This collection showcases some of the most frequently used data on immigrants and immigration to the United States around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
South American Immigrants in the United States
South America's 3.4 million U.S. immigrants as of 2019 are part of a growing and diversifying population, driven by Venezuela's crisis and economic pressures.
A Note of Caution about Exaggerating the Climate-Migration Link
Are widely cited projections of climate-driven migration supported by evidence—and what do we risk missing if they are not?
Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
U.S. immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa tend to be highly educated but face high poverty rates and rely heavily on humanitarian and diversity visa pathways.
When Climate Change Comes to Refugee Settings
How are humanitarian organizations integrating climate considerations into refugee protection work?
The Corporate World’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, its Omicron Variant, Digital Nomad Visas & More
Could the pandemic's push toward electronic travel authorizations and integrated vaccine checks give governments unprecedented power to open—or shut—their borders overnight?
Thinking Regionally to Act Locally in Immigration Policy
Mexico is becoming a country of immigration, Central America a region of transit, and South America is improvising; what does a regional migration system look like?
Leveraging the Benefits That Immigration Can Bring
Immigration outcomes depend not just on who arrives, but on how effectively their skills are recognized and integrated into the economy.
Naturalized Citizens in the United States
U.S. naturalization rates hit a decade low in fiscal year (FY) 2020, even as 9.1 million green-card holders were eligible to become U.S. citizens.
