Visa Policy

Backlogs in Immigration Processing Persist

U.S. immigration processing backlogs grew more than 1,000 percent between 1990 and 2003, driven by rising naturalization applications and post-9/11 screening requirements.

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.

Real Challenges for Virtual Borders: The Implementation of US-VISIT

US-VISIT's border security and counterterrorism goals exceed what the program can deliver. Policymakers should consider scaling back expectations and make more effective investments.

The 9/11 Commission Staff Report on Terrorist Travel

Legal Immigration to U.S. Still Declining

The number of people granted U.S. legal permanent residence in fiscal year 2003 dropped 34 percent, with processing slowdowns attributed to new background check requirements and NSEERS.

How Would Millions of Guest Workers Impact Working Americans and Americans Seeking Employment?

The United States and Mexico: Immigration Policy and the Bilateral Relationship

Evaluating a Temporary Guest Worker Proposal

America After 9/11: Freedom Perceived or Freedom Lost?

U.S.-Canada-Mexico Fact Sheet on Trade and Migration

This 2003 fact sheet maps the deep trade and migration ties binding the United States, Canada, and Mexico—documenting bilateral commerce, NAFTA visa flows, and immigration trends.