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Bilingualism Persists, But English Still Dominates
U.S. census 2000 data show English monolingualism prevails by the third generation across immigrant groups, as bilingualism persists mainly among Hispanic border communities.
Characteristics of the European Born in the United States in 2000
In 2000, 4.9 million European-born residents made up 15.8 percent of the U.S. immigrant population, with Eastern Europeans driving recent growth.
Supreme Court Addresses Deportation Cases, DHS Undergoes Leadership and Oversight Changes
Two January 2005 U.S. Supreme Court rulings reshaped deportation law.
College-Educated Foreign Born in the U.S. Labor Force in 2000
In 2000, foreign-born workers made up 13 percent of the U.S. college-educated labor force.
Switzerland Faces Common European Challenges
Switzerland, with 22 percent of its population foreign born in 2000, confronts rising anti-immigrant sentiment while navigating EU labor agreements and tighter asylum rules.
The Foreign-Born Hmong in the United States
More than 15,000 Hmong refugees began resettling in the United States in 2004, joining roughly 103,000 foreign-born Hmong in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
The Oaxaca-U.S. Connection and Remittances
Survey data from Oaxaca's central valleys show most U.S.-bound migrants are men, with remittances covering mainly household costs rather than business investment.
Placing American Emigration to Canada in Context
After the 2004 U.S. elections, interest in emigrating to Canada echoed Vietnam-era patterns, driven by factors including opposition to the Iraq War and same-sex marriage restrictions.
Intelligence Reformed and Homeland Security Department Overhauled
The December 2004 Intelligence Reform Act expanded border security and visa rules, as DHS faced leadership changes and Arizona's Proposition 200 drew legal challenges.
Nepal's Dependence on Exporting Labor
Labor migration has become central to Nepal's economy.