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Using Remittances and Circular Migration to Drive Development
A 2003 Migration Policy Institute (MPI) expert meeting found remittances and circular migration were underused as development tools.
Passport Deals Raise Cash, Capital for Countries
April 2003 arrests in Asia of suspected terrorists with Nauruan passports revealed how citizenship-for-investment schemes in low-income nations can attract criminal and terrorist abuse.
Circular Migration: Keeping Development Rolling?
Circular migration has surged globally, but data and policy still reflect outdated models.
Remittances, the Rural Sector, and Policy Options in Latin America
Remittances support rural Latin American households, but linking recipients to credit unions and micro-finance institutions is key to realizing development potential.
Soaring Remittances Raise New Issues
Global remittances rival development aid, but research gaps remain.
Migration and Development: Reframing the International Policy Agenda
The migration-development debate needs better remittance research, broader development definitions, and stronger developing-country input.
Protecting the Rights of the Displaced in Iraq
The Iraq war displaced at least 1 million people as of 2003.
What Immigrants Say About Life in the United States
A 2003 survey of 1,002 immigrants in the United States found strong support for learning English; 74 percent planned to remain permanently.
Family Unity: The New Geography of Family Life
International law protects family unity across borders, but can clash with state sovereignty.
Immigration and National Security Post-Sept. 11: Updated Chronology
An updated chronology of U.S. executive, legislative, and judicial actions linking immigration and national security in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.