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Colombian Immigrants in the United States
Colombia's U.S. immigrant population has grown nearly sixfold since 1980; a recent surge in irregular border crossings signals deepening pressures from conflict and economic crisis at home.
Inmigrantes colombianos en los Estados Unidos
La población de inmigrantes colombianos en Estados Unidos se ha multiplicado casi por seis desde 1980; el reciente aumento de los cruces fronterizos irregulares revela el agravamiento de las presiones derivadas del conflicto y la crisis económica en el país.
Refugees and Asylees in the United States
U.S. refugee admissions are rebounding after the pandemic but remain far below the formal cap, while the asylum backlog topped 1.3 million cases in May 2023.
Inmigrantes centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos
Los 3.8 millones de inmigrantes centroamericanos en Estados Unidos en 2021 se enfrentan a importantes barreras socioeconómicas, mientras que el elevado número de llegadas a la frontera y la dependencia de las remesas indican un estrechamiento de los lazos regionales.
Central American Immigrants in the United States
Central America's 3.8 million immigrants in the United States as of 2021 faced steep socioeconomic barriers, while remittance dependence signaled deepening regional ties.
Understanding Poverty Declines among Immigrants and Their Children in the United States
Immigrant poverty in the United States fell 36 percent between 2009 and 2021, driven by economic recovery, a wider safety net, and pandemic aid that reached many noncitizen families.
A Pragmatic Bet: The Evolution of Spain’s Immigration System
Spain has quietly built one of Europe's most inclusive immigration systems, using step-by-step regularization to integrate millions of immigrants, with limited political backlash.
Immigrant Health-Care Workers in the United States
Nearly 2.8 million immigrants worked in the U.S. health-care sector in 2021, representing disproportionately high shares of physicians, surgeons, and home health aides. This article offers a demographic and socioeconomic profile of foreign-born workers in health care.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
Nearly 45.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2021, with record pressures at the U.S.-Mexico border and pent-up demand for legal immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Migration, Integration, and Diaspora Engagement in the Caribbean: A Policy Review
Caribbean countries face high emigration, fragmented integration policy, and underused diaspora ties. Coordinated regional action is needed to close persistent gaps.
