United States

52375000

Immigrant Population

15.2%

Immigrant Share of Total Population

3187000

Emigrant Population

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Painful Cuts to Integration Budgets - Even in Places Committed to Immigrant Integration

Recession-era austerity cut immigrant integration budgets across Europe and U.S. states in 2010.

Top Languages Spoken by English Language Learners Nationally and by State, 2009

A 2009 analysis of Census data finds U.S. English Learner students speak more than 150 languages, with Spanish dominant nationally and in 28 states.

More than IRCA: U.S. Legalization Programs and the Current Policy Debate

A century of U.S. registry and population‑specific legalization programs shows that the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was just one piece of the puzzle.

Immigrant Legalization in the United States and European Union: Policy Goals and Program Design

Since the 1980s, legalization has given legal status to 3.5 million U.S. and 5 million EU immigrants; inclusive program designs prove more cost effective than restrictive ones.

Updated Estimates of the 2010 DREAM Act

Of 1.9 million potential beneficiaries under the 2010 DREAM Act, about 755,000 would be likely to meet the requirements for permanent status.

Elections Alter the Political Landscape for Immigration Policy Debate

The 2010 Republican midterm sweep stalled federal immigration reform and pointed to a state enforcement wave, even as Hispanic voters proved decisive in key Democratic wins.

Immigration Enforcement in the United States

U.S. immigration apprehensions fell in 2009, yet removals hit a ten-year high.

Structuring and Implementing an Immigrant Legalization Program: Registration as the First Step

An initial registration phase is central to successful legalization, allowing authorities to identify applicants and manage risks at scale.

Hazleton and Beyond: Why Communities Try to Restrict Immigration

Rapid immigrant growth was a key predictor of local restrictive immigration measures in the United States.

For Love and Money: Second-generation Indian Americans 'Return' to India

Many U.S.-born children of Indian immigrants are considering moves to India.