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Immigrants and Labor Force Trends: The Future, Past, and Present
Driving more than half of U.S. labor force growth as of 2005, immigrants were projected to fill nearly one in five jobs by 2030—especially in the fastest-growing occupations.
The Contributions of High-Skilled Immigrants
Evidence shows high-skilled immigrants, who are largely complementary to U.S.-born workers and are concentrated in medicine and STEM fields, raise productivity and create jobs for native workers.
American Immigration Reform from a Scandinavian Perspective
A Norwegian migration official argues the U.S. problem is unauthorized status—not numbers—and urges a managed, employer-driven work permit system with no cap on labor visas.
Europe and Its Immigrants in the 21st Century: A New Deal or a Continuing Dialogue of the Deaf?
Europe’s long-term prosperity hinges on migration policies that simultaneously tackle aging and labor shortages while protecting cherished social welfare models.
Comprehensive Legislation vs. Fundamental Reform: The Limits of Current Immigration Proposals
Comprehensive immigration reform plans advanced by Congress and the George W. Bush administration contained shortcomings and would not materially change the immigration regime.
Temporary Worker Programs: A Patchwork Policy Response
U.S. temporary worker programs often lead to permanent stays and send mixed messages to employers and workers alike about program intentions.
The Growing Connection Between Temporary and Permanent Immigration Systems
While the temporary and permanent immigration systems are meant to be separate, temporary visas increasingly serve as a pathway to a green card in a de facto third admissions system.
U.S. Employment-Based Admissions: Permanent and Temporary
The U.S. employment-based immigration system, permanent and temporary, falls short in responding to changing market conditions and is out of sync with companies’ hiring cycles.
Independent Task Force on Immigration and America's Future: The Roadmap
This roadmap for MPI's Task Force on Immigration and America’s Future lists where immigration policy is failing and details rule of law, security, economy, and integration reforms.
Domestic Workers: Little Protection for the Underpaid
Female migrant domestic workers in Arab states face abuse, wage theft, and exclusion from labor law with little recourse.