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Immigration Ultimately Not an Issue in the 2008 Election
Immigration was poised to be a defining wedge issue in the 2008 U.S. presidential election in 2008, but the economic crisis pushed it aside.
The Recession-Proof Race for Highly Skilled Migrants
Gloomy economic forecasts have not slowed the global hunt for highly skilled migrants.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2008 - Ones to Watch in 2009
It remained unclear how the global financial crisis and the election of Barack Obama as U.S. president will affect migration trends and policy.
Warming up to Circular Migration?
Circular migration is evolving to incorporate models that also aim to support migrants' development at home.
Mandatory Verification in the States: A Policy Research Agenda
Laws requiring mandatory employment verification in selected states create a critical opportunity to study how employer enforcement reshapes immigration control.
College-Educated Immigrants in the United States
Immigrants made up 15 percent of the U.S. college-educated labor force in 2007, yet one in five college-educated immigrants was underemployed or jobless.
Hispanic Vote Goes for Obama But May Not Lead to Quick Action on Immigration Reform
In 2008, 67 percent of Hispanic voters backed U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, yet Congress was seen as unlikely to act on immigration reform.
Talent in the 21st-Century Economy
Global competition for highly skilled workers is intensifying, and countries must align immigration, education, and talent policies to stay competitive.
The Growing Global Demand for Students as Skilled Migrants
Aging societies are courting international students as tomorrow’s skilled migrants, expanding study-to-work and settlement pathways.
The Difficulties of U.S. Asylum Claims Based on Sexual Orientation
LGBT asylum seekers in the United States confront a legal paradox: the concealment that signals fear of persecution can disqualify their claims.