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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Afghan Immigrants in the United States
Afghan immigrants in the United States are a fast-growing but economically vulnerable population, largely admitted through the visa program for those who aided the U.S. military.
Central American Immigrants in the United States
The 3.8 million Central American immigrants in the United States as of 2019 were deeply embedded in the U.S. workforce.
Immigrants from Iran in the United States
There were 385,000 Iranian immigrants in the United States as of 2019, forming a highly educated, largely naturalized population concentrated in California.
Canadian Immigrants in the United States
Canadian immigrants, once a much larger share of immigration to the United States, tend to be older, highly educated, and economically well-positioned.
Refugees and Asylees in the United States
U.S. refugee admissions hit historic lows in fiscal year (FY) 2020 amid changing Trump policies, even as global displacement reached a record 80 million.
No “Climate Refugees,” But Still a Role for the UN Refugee Agency
When climate disasters displace people, where does the mandate of the UN refugee agency begin — and where does it end?
Immigrants from the Dominican Republic in the United States
Nearly 1.2 million Dominican immigrants lived in the United States in 2019, making them the fourth-largest Hispanic immigrant group.
The Benefits of Climate Migration
How can migration, remittances, and skills flows strengthen communities’ ability to cope with climate impacts?
Is Climate Change Driving Migration from Central America?
How do drought, food insecurity, and structural poverty combine to shape migration decisions in Central America — and what does the data tell us?
Immigrants from Asia in the United States
Following the end of exclusionary laws, migration from Asia to the United States has risen since the mid-1960s. As of 2019, migrants from Asia represented nearly one-third of U.S. immigrants.
