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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Will Climate Change Push Some People into Statelessness?
When climate change threatens the very land a country stands on, what does international law have to say — and is it equipped to respond?
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
The sub-Saharan African immigrant population in the United States is among the fastest growing, and these immigrants tend to be very well educated.
Humanitarian Protection at a Crossroads: What Future for the Strained Refugee System?
How can a refugee protection system built after World War II adapt to today’s large-scale, mixed migration movements?
Filipino Immigrants in the United States
Filipinos make up one of the largest immigrant groups in the United States. They tend to be highly educated, earn high incomes, and are more likely to be naturalized citizens.
Connecting the Dots: How Climate Detectives Link Human-Caused Environmental Change to Migration
When does an extreme weather event reflect natural variability, and when does it bear the fingerprint of human-caused climate change — and how do scientists tell the difference?
Amid Backlash to Immigration, Can Contact Smooth Relations between Groups of Diverse Backgrounds?
What makes some encounters between immigrants and host communities reduce prejudice, while others leave fears and frustrations intact?
Central American Immigrants in the United States
More than 4.3 million Central Americans lived in the United States as of 2023, with high labor force participation rates but significant legal, educational, and economic disparities.
International Students in the United States
The United States hosted a record 1.1 million international students in the 2023-24 school year, but recent policy changes cloud the outlook for the future.
Small Islands, Big Challenges: Climate Change and Migration in the Caribbean
What does climate change mean for migration — and economic stability — across one of the world's most geographically exposed regions?
Canadian Immigrants in the United States
Canadian immigrants in the United States tend to be older, highly educated, and among the highest-earning foreign-born groups. Their numbers have been generally static in recent decades.
