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Iraqi Refugees: Diminished Options and Little U.S. Support
By late 2007, millions of Iraqis were displaced, neighboring countries were sealing their borders, and the United States had resettled fewer than 2,000 Iraqis.
Integration Means Belonging
While Switzerland's anti-immigration party won its best result ever in 2007, Germany, Canada, and South Korea expanded integration programs, revealing global divisions.
Migration and Development Issues: No Longer a Novelty in Policy Discussions
The European Union folded remittances, brain drain, and circular migration into policy in 2007, as the United States skipped a Global Forum attended by 155 countries.
Managing Global Travel with Technology and Cooperation
2007 saw border biometric technology expand rapidly—and privacy tensions along with it.
U.S. Cities Face Legal Challenges, and All 50 States Try Their Hand at Making Immigration-related Laws
With federal immigration reform stalled, all 50 U.S. states introduced immigration measures in 2007 for the first time—but courts began striking them down quickly.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2007
The Migration Information Source's annual list of the top migration issues of the year examines trends around the world.
Testing Immigrants — Literally
Multiple countries raised or imposed language and civics requirements in 2007, all in the name of integration.
South Korea Opens Its Arms
Once proud of its homogeneity, South Korea began pivoting in 2007 and declared itself "the leader of embracing foreigners.”
Ones to Watch in 2008: The 2008 US Presidential Elections, New Settlement Patterns, Visa Waiver Program, Migration and Climate Change, and France
A look at top migration developments globally that could shape 2008, from U.S. electoral politics to shifting settlement patterns.
Canada's Temporary Migration Program: A Model Despite Flaws
Canada's seasonal farmworker program recorded a low overstay rate and development gains.