United States

Competing Approaches to Selecting Economic Immigrants: Points-Based vs. Demand-Driven Systems

Points-based and employer-led admissions systems are converging into hybrids. Policymakers need flexible, evidence-driven approaches to compete for global talent.

Immigrant Families and Child Welfare Systems: Emerging Needs and Promising Policies

Growing immigrant family numbers and tougher enforcement strain child welfare. This report identifies key policy gaps and promising agency approaches to better serve families.

How Many Unauthorized Immigrants Graduate from U.S. High Schools Annually?

MPI estimated 98,000 unauthorized immigrants graduate from U.S. high schools per year, with California and Texas accounting for 44 percent.

The Unintended Consequences for English Learners of Using the Four-Year Graduation Rate for School Accountability

The four-year graduation rate for school accountability disadvantages English Learners, creating incentives to deny enrollment to older newcomers who need more time.

Policy Options for Responding to Changing Migration Flows at the Southwest Border

Illegal Immigration in the United States

How have the size and characteristics of the unauthorized population changed over time? And how are unauthorized immigration patterns changing?

How the U.S. Legal Immigration System Works

This explainer answers common questions about the visa categories immigrants use to move temporarily or permanently to the United States, how many people are in the green-card backlog, and more.

Policy Solutions to Address Crisis at Border Exist, But Require Will and Staying Power to Execute

A range of policy responses would more effectively address the complex factors fueling Central American migration than closing the U.S.-Mexico border and cutting off aid to Central America.

Mitigating the Effects of Trauma among Young Children of Immigrants and Refugees: The Role of Early Childhood Programs

Young children of immigrants and refugees face elevated trauma risk. Early childhood programs can help but lack capacity and culturally responsive resources.

Remain in Mexico Plan Echoes Earlier U.S. Policy to Deter Haitian Migration

The Remain in Mexico policy echoes 1980s and 1990s Haitian interdiction strategies, with key legal distinctions that may determine whether it survives court challenge.