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Shaping Brazil: The Role of International Migration
Five centuries of immigration shaped Brazil's population; by 2000 more than 1.8 million Brazilians lived abroad, with remittances reaching $5.2 billion in 2003.
Twilight Statuses: A Closer Examination of the Unauthorized Population
Up to 1.5 million unauthorized immigrants held legally recognized “twilight" statuses as of 2005, conferring some protection from deportation but no pathway to permanence.
Unauthorized Migrants: Numbers and Characteristics
This report examines the characteristics and demographics of the unauthorized immigrant population in the United States as of 2004.
Norway: Migrant Quality, Not Quantity
Norway's tight admissions controls and strong integration commitments increasingly align with EU asylum and border frameworks, despite the country’s lack of EU membership.
Foreign-Born Self-Employed in the United States
In 2000, 10.4 percent of foreign-born workers in the United States were self-employed, with Greeks, Syrians, and Koreans posting the highest rates.
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.
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.
Nepal's Dependence on Exporting Labor
Labor migration has become central to Nepal's economy.
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.