United States

Mexican Immigrants in the United States

In 2008, Mexican immigrants made up 30 percent of all U.S. immigrants, yet over half lacked legal status and naturalization rates lagged far behind eligibility.

Haiti Tragedy Raises Important Immigration Issues for the United States

The 2010 Haiti earthquake prompted Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.

DHS Assistant Secretary John Morton discusses his vision for ICE

Launch of the MPI Speakers Series - Leadership Visions - Moderated by Doris Meissner, Senior Fellow and Director, U.S. Immigration Policy Program, MPI.

Immigration and the United States: Recession Affects Flows, Prospects for Reform

The U.S. recession reshaped immigration flows and dimmed prospects for reform, even as the Obama administration revamped enforcement and legal immigration systems.

Haitian Immigrants in the United States in 2008

The United States was home to more Haitian migrants than any other country in 2008.

New Immigration Bill Edges Comprehensive Immigration Reform Back on the Legislative Agenda

U.S. House Democrats' 2009 immigration reform bill drew nearly 90 co-sponsors but was not seen as a viable path to comprehensive reform.

Salvadoran Immigrants in the United States in 2008

In 2008, Salvadoran-born men participated in the U.S. civilian labor force at a rate of 90 percent, higher than that of all foreign-born men.

Migration, Public Opinion and Politics

Protection through Integration: The Mexican Government's Efforts to Aid Migrants in the United States

Mexico increasingly seeks to protect its migrants in the United States through consular services, programs, and closer ties to communities abroad.

Recession Breathes New Life into U.S. Immigrant Investor Visa Program

Spurred by the recession, the U.S. EB-5 investor visas nearly tripled in fiscal year 2009.