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Spotlight on Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States
Total U.S. nonimmigrant admissions tripled from 9.5 million in 1985 to 32 million in 2005; tourists and business travelers made up nearly nine in 10 arrivals.
Why Immigrants Lack Adequate Access to Health Care and Health Insurance
Nearly half of noncitizens in the United States lacked health insurance in 2004, driven by limited employer offers and 1996 welfare reform restrictions on public coverage.
America's Emigrants: U.S. Retirement Migration to Mexico and Panama
Lower costs, tax benefits, and retiree visa programs drew growing numbers of Americans to Mexico and Panama.
Spotlight on Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2005, 1.1 million people obtained lawful permanent residence in the United States; family reunification drove 58 percent of admissions, with Mexico the top country of birth.
Congressional Republicans Continue Field Hearings on Immigration, Introduce New Immigration Reform Proposal
In July 2006, U.S. senators introduced a bill allowing unauthorized immigrants to join a temporary worker program after certification of U.S. border security; 21 more House field hearings deepened the reform stalemate.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted nearly 54,000 refugees and granted asylum to 25,000 people in 2005.
Congressional Negotiations Stall while Bush Administration Pushes Enforcement, Integration
With House-Senate negotiations on immigration reform pushed to September 2006 at earliest, the Bush administration ramped up border and workplace enforcement as a stopgap.
Tajikistan: From Refugee Sender to Labor Exporter
After its 1990s civil war, Tajikistan became a leading per capita labor exporter; about 600,000 Tajiks leave annually, with remittances representing up to 50 percent of GDP.
Family Obligation Among Children in Immigrant Families
Among immigrant youth, a strong sense of family obligation supports well-being and academic drive but can delay college completion when family finances are limited.
The People Perceived as a Threat to Security: Arab Americans Since September 11
Post-9/11 U.S. security policies brought expanded surveillance and deportations for Arab Americans.