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Top 10 Migration Issues of 2010
The Migration Information Source recounts the major trends of the year in this annual review.
Crackdown on Illegal Migration Makes Greece Main Entry Point to Europe
By October 2010, Greece accounted for 90 percent of illegal EU border crossings, prompting the first ever deployment of specialized Frontex border guards.
Not Just the Highly Skilled - Only the Best and Brightest, Please
Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Australia all moved to raise the bar on skilled migration, prioritizing quality over quantity even as labor demand persisted.
Europe, Wary of Immigration and Immigrants, Reaches an Inflection Point
In 2010, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany all signaled a shift away from openness, with anti-immigrant parties gaining ground.
When All Else Fails, Leave: Emigration from Europe's New Destinations on the Rise
Ireland recorded the European Union's highest net emigration rate in 2009, with 34,500 net departures in the year ending April 2010.
Remittances Rebound After Recession
Global remittances were projected to rebound to $325 billion in 2010, after a drop in 2009.
United States Still Stalled on Immigration Reform, Republican Victories in Midterm Elections Change Landscape
With comprehensive reform stalled in 2010, the U.S. immigration debate shifted to birthright citizenship challenges and the DREAM Act.
Elections Alter the Political Landscape for Immigration Policy Debate
The 2010 Republican midterm sweep stalled federal immigration reform and pointed to a state enforcement wave, even as Hispanic voters proved decisive in key Democratic wins.
Immigration Enforcement in the United States
U.S. immigration apprehensions fell in 2009, yet removals hit a ten-year high.
Hazleton and Beyond: Why Communities Try to Restrict Immigration
Rapid immigrant growth was a key predictor of local restrictive immigration measures in the United States.