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Switzerland's Non-EU Immigrants: Their Integration and Swiss Attitudes
Non-EU/EFTA immigrants in Switzerland faced higher unemployment than Swiss nationals and immigrants from the European bloc in 2007.
Legal Immigration to the United States in 2008
In 2008, more than 1.1 million people were granted lawful permanent resident status in the United States, with about two-thirds coming via family reunification channels.
Uncovering the Emigration Policies of the Catholic Church in Mexico
The Mexican Catholic Church evolved from declaring a "holy crusade" against emigration in the 1920s to calling cross-border migration "necessary and beneficial" by 2002.
Supreme Court Rules against Charging Unauthorized Immigrants with "Aggravated Identity Theft"
A U.S. law aiming to target hackers and thieves became a major immigration enforcement tool before the Supreme Court unanimously curbed its use against unauthorized workers.
Older Immigrants in the United States in 2007
In 2007, older immigrants in the United States were far more likely to be naturalized citizens than immigrants overall.
The Basics of E-Verify, the U.S. Employer Verification System
As of April 2009, more than 117,000 U.S. employers had enrolled in E-Verify, yet fewer than 2 percent of U.S. firms were participating.
Middle-Class Immigrant Households in the United States in 2007
Nearly half of middle-class immigrant household heads in the United States in 2007 were Limited English Proficient, and one in four was born in Mexico.
Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Grows, But Several Obstacles Remain
With broad U.S. immigration reform stalled by the recession, the bipartisan DREAM Act emerged as the most viable path for many of the nation's 12 million unauthorized immigrants.
Immigrants in the United States and the Current Economic Crisis
The U.S. recession slowed unauthorized immigration, but large-scale returns appeared unlikely.
Signs of Change in Immigration Enforcement Policies Emerging From DHS
The Obama administration moved in 2009 to refocus the 287(g) program on immigrants with criminal convictions, signaling a shift from Bush-era enforcement priorities.
