United States

Number and Growth of Students in U.S. Schools in Need of English Instruction, 2009

From the late 1990s to 2007–08, students needing English instruction grew far faster than overall enrollment, straining school capacity in many states.

States and Districts with the Highest Number and Share of English Language Learners, 2009

By 2012–13, nearly 5 million English Learners were concentrated in a few U.S. states and school districts, especially in the West.

Taiwanese Immigrants in the United States

In 2008, seven in 10 Taiwanese-born adults held a bachelor's degree or higher, far above both native-born and immigrant rates.

Focus Remains on Arizona as Justice Department Files Lawsuit against SB 1070

The Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona's SB 1070 argued federal supremacy, setting it apart from all six other challengers.

DREAM vs. Reality: An Analysis of Potential DREAM Act Beneficiaries

Roughly 2.1 million people could qualify under the 2010 DREAM Act, but only about 825,000 would be likely to obtain permanent legal status.

7th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference

The conference focused on Current Topics in Immigration Law and Policy; Reforming the U.S. Immigration Court System; Humanitarian Relief, Access to Protection, and U.S. Asylum Policies; and Enforcement of Immigration Law. Eric P. Schwartz, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State spoke on U.S. policy on international migration.

Political Considerations Surround Decision to Deploy National Guard to Southwest Border

The Obama administration planned to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the Southwest border, fewer than senators demanded, with no authority to make arrests.

Indian Immigrants in the United States

Nearly three-quarters of Indian immigrant adults in the United States held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2008, yet the unauthorized population has grown.

Immigration and U.S. Immigration Policy: Medium-Term Fiscal Impacts and Long-term Fiscal Sustainability for the U.S. Budget

The Impact of Immigrants in Recession and Economic Expansion

Immigration delivers long-run productivity but can reduce native employment during economic slowdowns. Linking visa numbers to employer demand can yield better outcomes.