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Putting Data to Work For Immigrants and Communities: Tools for the Washington, DC Metro Area and Beyond
This guide investigates gaps in the data needs of immigrant-serving organizations by surveying the most used migration data sources and offers tips on budget-conscious trainings.
U.S. Immigration Statistics in 2003
Post-9/11 security measures drove a 34 percent drop in U.S. legal permanent resident admissions in FY 2003, to 706,000, with declines across nearly all categories.
Building the New American Community: Newcomer Integration and Inclusion Experiences in Non-Traditional Gateway Cities
Community coalitions in emerging U.S. gateway cities can drive two-way newcomer integration through civic and institutional engagement, as this initiative demonstrates.
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.
Security Checks Affect Legal Immigration
Post-9/11 security requirements cut U.S. legal permanent resident admissions 34 percent in FY 2003, leaving a backlog of 1.2 million pending applications.
The Foreign Born from the Dominican Republic in the United States in 2000
By 2000, Dominican immigrants were the fourth largest Latin American group in the United States, with 93 percent concentrated in just six northeastern states.
DHS Modifies Border and Visitor Policies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded expedited removal to border zones, extended Mexican border card stays to 30 days, and delayed biometric passport requirements until October 2005.
The African Foreign Born in the United States in 2002
African-born immigrants in the United States numbered 1 million in 2002, with the largest group from West Africa.
The Dominican Population in the United States: Growth and Distribution
The Dominican population in the United States experienced nearly 90 percent growth between 1990 and 2000, with shifting destinations beyond the U.S. Northeast.
9/11 Commission Urges Immigration and Border Reform
The 9/11 Commission's July 2004 report called for integrated border screening, biometric passports for all travelers, and a National Counterterrorism Center.