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Migration and Development: Policy Perspectives from the United States
Immigration to the United States has often boosted development in migrants’ origin countries through remittances and diaspora ties, but by itself rarely drives development.
Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation on International Migration
Shared demographic pressures and migration challenges create openings for deeper U.S.–European cooperation beyond just security and border control.
Rethinking Points Systems and Employer-Selected Immigration
Hybrid approaches to admissions are better able to connect migrants’ skills with real labor‑market demand than either points-based or employer-driven systems on their own.
The Role of Civil Society in EU Migration Policy: Perspectives on the European Union's Engagement in its Neighborhood
Civil-society groups in nearby regions are crucial go-betweens for EU migration policy, but they need steadier funding, clearer roles, and stronger recognition.
The Role of Immigration in Fostering Competitiveness in the United States
Immigration strengthens U.S. innovation and competitiveness, but rigid visa caps and small employment-based quotas limit employer selection.
Policies to Curb Unauthorized Employment
To work, a coherent strategy to curb illegal employment must combine employer sanctions, expanded legal channels for less-skilled workers, and domestic labor market reforms.
Obstacles and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation: The U.S.-Mexico Case
The U.S.-Mexico case shows regional migration cooperation is possible despite obstacles if interests align, especially on border management and co-development.
Immigration Policy and Less-Skilled Workers in the United States: Reflections on Future Directions for Reform
The mixed impacts of less-skilled immigration suggest the need for legal channels, flexible visa numbers, and job portability reforms to build a more adaptive system.
Migration and Immigrants Two Years after the Financial Collapse: Where Do We Stand?
Two years after the 2008 global financial collapse, immigrants faced steeper job losses and squeezed integration budgets. But countries saw little large-scale return.
Still an Hourglass?: Immigrant Workers in Middle-Skilled Jobs
Report release on the immigrant workforce and skills with the U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education; the Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce; and report authors.
