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Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in Advance of the 2008 Elections
In 2006, naturalized U.S. citizens accounted for 7.3 percent of eligible voters.
North Korea: Understanding Migration to and from a Closed Country
North Korea’s refugee outflows, labor exports, and tightly managed inter-Korean exchanges reveal a closed state cautiously testing migration and economic openings.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted more than 41,000 refugees and granted asylum to 26,000 individuals in 2006.
Spotlight on Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2006, nearly 1.3 million people became lawful permanent residents in the United States, almost two-thirds through family ties.
Foreign-Born Wage and Salary Workers in the U.S. Labor Force and Unions
In 2006, immigrant workers made up a growing but still underrepresented share of U.S. union membership.
El Salvador: Despite End to Civil War, Emigration Continues
After the 1979-1992 civil war, Salvadoran emigration persisted as remittances reshaped the economy and state ties to the diaspora.
Beyond Regional Circularity: The Emergence of an Ethiopian Diaspora
The 1974 Derg revolution transformed Ethiopia from a country of minimal emigration into a major refugee-producing state, giving rise to a global diaspora.
Macedonia: At a Quiet Crossroads
Macedonia’s migration crossroads reflects economic pressure, diaspora influence, and EU-driven reforms amid regional tensions.
The Recently Arrived Foreign Born in the United States in 2005
In 2005, recent arrivals made up most of the U.S. foreign born and were largely working age, with varied education and English skills.
Annual Immigration to the United States: The Real Numbers
By excluding long-term temporary visa holders and others likely to settle in the United States indefinitely, official reporting of lawful permanent residence undercounts true annual immigration.