Kristen McCabe
Kristen McCabe was a Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, where she worked for the National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy.
She co-authored a number of research publications and was a contributor to the Migration Information Source, MPI’s award-winning online journal.
Prior to joining MPI, Ms. McCabe worked as a Legal Assistant at an immigration and nationality law firm in Boston, MA.
Ms. McCabe holds a bachelor of the arts degree with honors from Tufts University, where she double majored in English and international relations.
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Deportation and Discretion: Reviewing the Record and Options for Change
All but 9 percent of the 3.7 million U.S. deportations carried out by DHS from 2003 to 2013 were of Mexicans or northern Central Americans, and disproportionately were of men.
A Profile of Immigrants in Arkansas: Changing Workforce and Family Demographics
Immigrants are integrating into Arkansas's economy and workforce, yet concentrated poverty, high uninsured rates, and enforcement pressures complicate their progress.
Foreign-Born Health Care Workers in the United States
In 2010, the foreign born accounted for 16 percent of all U.S. health-care workers.
Profile of Immigrants in Napa County
Immigrants power Napa County's wine economy and workforce but face low earnings, severe housing crowding, and low naturalization rates that limit civic integration.
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.
Taiwanese Immigrants in the United States
In 2010, Taiwanese immigrants in the United States held advanced degrees at triple the rate of the native born.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States
In 2010, Chinese nationals received almost one-third of all U.S. asylum grants, more than any other nationality and six times the number of Ethiopians, the next largest nationality.
Immigration Enforcement in the United States
U.S. apprehensions fell to a 38-year low in 2010.
African Immigrants in the United States in 2009
In 2009, Africans in the United States were among the most educated immigrants and also especially likely to live in poverty.
Labor Standards Enforcement and Low-Wage Immigrants: Creating an Effective Enforcement System
Targeted U.S. labor standards enforcement would better protect low-wage immigrants, curb unauthorized employment, and level the playing field for law-abiding employers.