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Leaving Money on the Table: The Persistence of Brain Waste among College-Educated Immigrants

As of 2019, 2 million college-educated immigrants were underemployed in the United States, with race, English proficiency, and legal status the key predictors of this brain waste.

Lessons from Europe: The U.S. opportunity to rethink the links between development assistance and migration

As the United States embarks on a new strategy to address the root causes of migration and displacement from Central America, there is much that it can learn from Europe's experience in linking up migration and development aid. This commentary examines the experience of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), drawing five key lessons directly applicable to the situation in Central America.

Immigrant and Other U.S. Workers a Year into the Pandemic: A Focus on Top Immigrant States

A year into the pandemic, immigrant workers, especially women, faced steeper job losses than the U.S. born, with recovery patterns varying sharply by state and industry.

Slowing U.S. Population Growth Could Prompt New Pressure for Immigration Reform

The 2020 decennial Census revealed near-record-low U.S. population growth, driven by declining immigration and birth rates. Will this drive immigration policy change?

Refugees and Asylees in the United States

U.S. refugee admissions hit historic lows in fiscal year (FY) 2020 amid changing Trump policies, even as global displacement reached a record 80 million.

Rethinking the U.S. Legal Immigration System: A Policy Road Map

Last updated in 1990, the U.S. legal immigration system needs deep reforms so employment and family pathways better match today’s economic and demographic realities.

Taking Stock of Dual Language Learner Identification and Strengthening Procedures and Policies

Most U.S. states lack standardized Dual Language Learner (DLL) identification in early childhood programs, leaving millions without consistent access to services.

Ending the Invisibility of Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Systems: A Framework for DLL Identification

MPI proposes a four-step framework to identify 7.4 million Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in early childhood systems, requiring aligned data and well-trained educators.

Stakeholder Perspectives on Addressing Migration Push Factors

Border Challenges Dominate, But Biden’s First 100 Days Mark Notable Under-the-Radar Immigration Accomplishments

President Joe Biden's first 100 days brought sweeping immigration changes. But a record surge of border arrivals exposed significant gaps between promises and policy capacity.