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Investor Visa Programs: Examining their Utility, Challenges, and Successes

A discussion on the U.S. EB-5 program, the motivations underpinning recent changes to other investor visa programs in North America, Europe, and elsewhere, and the implications for the future direction of these programs.

The Changing Face of Emigration: Harnessing the Potential of the New Greek Diaspora

Greece's post-2008 emigration is dominated by highly educated youth. This reality suggests the need for new diaspora strategies and structural reforms.

Addressing the Implications of the Emigration of Skilled and Educated Europeans

A discussion on how governments and societies can retain their most valuable workers, turn emigration challenges into opportunities, and capture more of emigration's potential benefits.

Rethinking Emigration: Turning Challenges into Opportunities (Transatlantic Council Statement)

European countries losing skilled workers cannot simply prevent departures but must invest in structural reforms and diaspora engagement to recapture that human capital.

The Re-Emergence of Emigration from Ireland: New Trends in An Old Story

Post-2008 Irish emigration is dominated by young, university-educated graduates, in contrast to past outflows of unskilled workers. This raises real concerns about brain drain.

Embracing Emigration: The Migration-Development Nexus in Albania

Albania’s high emigration, post-2008 returns, and recent dynamics have tested efforts to turn migration into a driver of development.

Business as Usual? Regularizing Foreign Labor in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s 2010 migration reforms seek to regularize Nicaraguan workers, but high costs and weak institutions keep many in precarious jobs.

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The EuroMaidan Protests, Corruption, and War in Ukraine: Migration Trends and Ambitions

Corruption and conflict are among the reasons why many Ukrainians have considered emigrating.

Revolution and Political Transition in Tunisia: A Migration Game Changer?

Tunisia’s 2011 revolution turned a longstanding emigration country into a key transit state, testing new migration and asylum policies.

In Historic Shift, New Migration Flows from Mexico Fall Below Those from China and India

China and India surpassed Mexico as leading recent sources of U.S. immigrants in 2013, signaling lasting shifts in flows and demographics.