Giving Cities and Regions a Greater Voice in Immigration Policy
MPI researchers and representatives from London and Detroit discuss the policies and strategies used—both at national and local levels—to attract immigrants into local economies and the challenges faced in doing so.
Against a backdrop of stalled immigration reform at the federal level, a number of U.S. cities and regions are making a pitch for a greater say in the immigration policies that affect them. Business leaders in Silicon Valley argue they are being stifled by blockages in the talent pipeline, while cities from Detroit to Baltimore are rolling out the welcome mat to immigrants in the hope they might help reverse demographic and economic decline. What can these localities learn from international examples on how to meet local immigration needs? Is there a good case for giving cities and regions more of a say in the immigration policies that affect them?
MPI analysts and representatives from London and Detroit discuss the policies and strategies—both at national and local levels—to attract immigrants into local economies and the challenges faced in doing so. During the call, the experts will discuss two new Transatlantic Council on Migration country case studies, focusing on Detroit and London.
This webinar addresses questions such as: How can national immigration policies be designed to be responsive to local human capital needs? What are the risk and opportunities associated with recruiting immigrants as a tool to reverse depopulation? How might “city visas” actually work in practice?
Speakers:
Madeleine Sumption, Director of Research, MPI International Program
Roudy Shafie, Senior Policy Officer, Immigration and Asylum, Greater London Authority
Steve Tobocman, Former Michigan State Representative (12th District-Detroit), and Director, Global Detroit
Moderators:
Demetrios G. Papademetriou, Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus, MPI
About the Transatlantic Council on Migration
Through rigorous research, high-level convenings, and tailored policy advice, the Council provides policymakers with essential analysis and cutting-edge policy recommendations to help tackle the most vexing policy questions.
About the Global Program
The Global Program bridges policy advice, research, and candid dialogue to design effective migration policies, drawing on global evidence and anticipating the forces reshaping how people move.
About the U.S. Immigration Policy Program
The U.S. Immigration Policy Program provides analysis of U.S. immigration pathways, the impacts of enforcement and other policies, and the characteristics of immigrant populations.
