United States

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Eludes Senate, Again

After the Senate’s June 28, 2007 vote, comprehensive U.S. immigration reform had stalled and narrower measures remained possible.

Adult English Language Instruction in the United States: Determining Need and Investing Wisely

Adult English instruction in the United States is severely underfunded. Closing the gap requires curriculum reform, federal investment, and stronger instructor standards.

Senate Immigration Bill, Attacked from All Sides, Gains Second Chance

In June 2007, the U.S. Senate revived a contested immigration bill that paired legalization with tougher enforcement and merit-based reform.

Document Security Provisions: What's in the Cards?

Social Security cards lack the biometric identifiers, chips, and holograms found in other U.S. identity documents, leaving them the least secure widely used government ID.

How Changes to Family Immigration Could Affect Source Countries' Sending Patterns

A proposal before Congress in 2007 would shift immigration to the United States from family-based toward points-based employment visas, reshaping who can immigrate.

Bridging Divides: The Role of Ethnic Community-Based Organizations in Refugee Integration

Ethnic community-based organizations help refugees move from basic self-sufficiency toward long-term mobility and empowerment but face funding and access constraints.

The Recently Arrived Foreign Born in the United States in 2005

In 2005, recent arrivals made up most of the U.S. foreign born and were largely working age, with varied education and English skills.

After Long Negotiations, Senate Takes Up Immigration Reform Again

In May 2007, the U.S. Senate reopened immigration reform talks around legalization, worker programs, enforcement triggers, and unresolved family visa disputes.

After-School Institutions in Chinese and Korean Immigrant Communities: A Model for Others?

Chinese and Korean immigrants in Los Angeles built ethnic after-school systems that boosted achievement.

Examining Point Systems as a Method for Selecting Immigrants