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Going to the Back of the Line: A Primer on Lines, Visa Categories, and Wait Times
No single immigration "line" leads to lawful U.S. permanent residence, and existing re-entry bars trap many unauthorized immigrants who would otherwise be eligible to legalize.
How Free Is Free Movement? Dynamics and drivers of mobility within the European Union
Intra-EU mobility is more multidimensional than east-to-west flows suggest, with broadly positive economic effects but some perverse consequences for low-skilled workers.
New DHS Rule Will Help Expedite Permanent Residence for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens
A 2013 regulation lets immediate relatives of U.S. citizens apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers from within the United States.
Critical Immigration, Health, and Education Policies Affecting Young Children of Immigrants
A conference with leading experts in health, education, and immigration policy discussing public policies affecting the young children of immigrants.
Green Card Holders and Legal Immigration to the United States
Of the estimated 13.1 million green-card holders residing in the United States as of January 2011, an estimated 8.5 million were eligible to naturalize but had not yet done so.
Same-Sex Partners Steadily Gain Recognition in Immigration Benefits
U.S. federal law blocked immigration benefits for same-sex couples in 2012, even as the Obama administration issued formal workarounds.
A Demographic Profile of Black Caribbean Immigrants in the United States
Black Caribbean immigrants out-earn better-educated Black African immigrants in the U.S. labor market, driven largely by English fluency and longer U.S. tenure.
Diverse Streams: African Migration to the United States
Black African immigrants rank among the best-educated U.S. immigrant groups, yet their earnings lag those of natives despite high employment and strong English skills.
Green Card Holders and Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2010, more than 1 million people were granted lawful permanent resident status in the United States, with family reunification accounting for 66 percent of admissions.