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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.

Image of women and young children from Ukraine arriving at train station in Bucharest

Caribbean Immigrants in the United States

Caribbean immigrants are concentrated in Florida and New York, with family and humanitarian immigration pathways their main admissions channels.

Image of marchers at Dominican Day parade in New York City

Ukrainian Immigrants in the United States

Ukrainian immigrants in the United States are highly educated and well-integrated, with the Russia invasion in 2022 set to significantly expand this community.

Four dancers in traditional Ukrainian dress.

Korean Immigrants in the United States

The number of Korean immigrants in the United States is shrinking, driven by aging, economic growth, and a demographic crunch in South Korea.

A teacher leads a lesson on the Korean alphabet in a U.S. dual-language immersion class

Beyond the Border: Opportunities for Managing Regional Migration between Central and North America

With migration from Central America increasing, the region from Canada to Panama faces an opportunity to build an effective regional approach to migration by focusing on several areas that are ripe for significant policy innovation. This commentary sketches a vision, offering a road map to more detailed research that outlines strategies for cooperation on legal pathways, humanitarian protection, migration management, and sustainable development.

Image of Central American migrant caravan passing through Chiapas, Mexico