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Spain’s Decentralized Immigration System Allows Local Integration Policies to Lead the Way
With Spain lacking a national integration program, Catalonia has become a model in Europe, seeking to integrate migrants regardless of legal status.
Why the European Labor Market Integration of Displaced Ukrainians Is Defying Expectations
People displaced from Ukraine are finding work more rapidly in European countries than prior refugee cohorts. But uncertainty over how long they will stay, combined with hurdles such as language barriers, has meant many are prioritizing any job over the right job. This commentary examines how policymakers could address this waste of skills as they seek to fill pressing labor needs and facilitate deeper integration of the new arrivals.
COVID-19’s Effects on U.S. Immigration and Immigrant Communities, Two Years On
COVID-19 slashed U.S. immigration to decade lows, hit immigrant workers hardest, and excluded many from federal relief because of immigration-status rules.
With Millions of Unfilled U.S. Jobs, What Role Is There for Immigration?
With the United States having 11.3 million unfilled jobs as of March 2022 and facing an aging population, declining fertility, and shifting skills needs, what role can immigration serve in filling labor market needs? Experts explore on this webcast.
Leveraging the Skills of Immigrant Health-Care Professionals in Illinois and Chicago
Licensing barriers left an estimated 12,000 immigrant health professionals underemployed in Illinois in 2019, despite critical workforce shortages across the state.
Leveraging the Benefits That Immigration Can Bring
Immigration outcomes depend not just on who arrives, but on how effectively their skills are recognized and integrated into the economy.
Integración socioeconómica de los migrantes y refugiados venezolanos: Los casos de Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú
A junio de 2021, más del 70 por ciento de los 5.6 millones de venezolanos en el exterior vivían en cinco países sudamericanos, con barreras de informalidad y credenciales.
Socioeconomic Integration of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees: The Cases of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
As of mid-2021, five South American countries hosted more than 70 percent of the 5.6 million Venezuelans living abroad. Informality and credential barriers hindered integration.
Leaving Money on the Table: The Persistence of Brain Waste among College-Educated Immigrants
As of 2019, 2 million college-educated immigrants were underemployed in the United States, with race, English proficiency, and legal status the key predictors of this brain waste.
The Integration of Immigrant Health Professionals: Looking beyond the COVID-19 Crisis
In 2019, about 270,000 immigrant and refugee health professionals in the United States were underemployed. This brief examines barriers and reforms to better tap their skills.
