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"It's Not Just About the Economy, Stupid" - Social Remittances Revisited
Migrants transfer far more than money: the ideas and practices they carry can advance development in origin communities but also bring unintended costs.
Arrested on Entry: Operation Streamline and the Prosecution of Immigration Crimes
The U.S. government’s Operation Streamline contributed to a jump in federal prosecutions for immigration offenses.
Show Me the Money (and Opportunity): Why Skilled People Leave Home — and Why They Sometimes Return
Foreign wages are major brain-drain drivers across professions, but many skilled migrants often return to their origin countries or go back and forth between locations.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Indigenous Migrants, Their Movements, and Their Challenges
Despite the presence of more than 370 million Indigenous people globally in 2009, their migrations are often overlooked by policymakers.
In Mexico, Mother's Education and Remittances Matter in School Outcomes
The effect of remittances on schooling outcomes in Oaxaca tended to be related to the mother’s education.
Climate Change and Migration: Sorting through Complex Issues without the Hype
By 2050, climate change could displace between 50 million and 200 million people, yet policy frameworks are still emerging.
The European Union's Stockholm Program: Less Ambition on Immigration and Asylum, But More Detailed Plans
The EU Stockholm Program (2009 to 2014) favored practical cooperation and soft law over binding standards.
The Recession's Impact on Immigrants
The 2009 recession hit immigrants harder than native-born workers across the world's major economies, and economists predicted little improvement heading into 2010.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2009
The Migration Information Source's annual review of the year covers various trends and events.
Buyer's Remorse on Immigration Continues
The 2009 recession drove governments in Europe, Asia, and North America to tighten immigration rules.