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In a Dramatic Shift, the Americas Have Become a Leading Migration Destination
Latin America has transformed from a region of emigration to one of the world's fastest-growing migrant destinations, driven partly by Venezuela's mass displacement and intersecting regional crises.
Immigrant Health-Care Workers in the United States
Nearly 2.8 million immigrants worked in the U.S. health-care sector in 2021, representing disproportionately high shares of physicians, surgeons, and home health aides. This article offers a demographic and socioeconomic profile of foreign-born workers in health care.
A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities
Unaccompanied children in U.S. communities carry high burdens of trauma and illness, yet fragmented systems and access barriers leave major health needs unmet.
Unlocking Opportunities: Supporting English Learners’ Equitable Access to Career and Technical Education
In 2019–20, English Learners enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) at similar rates as native English-speaking peers but faced scheduling, language, and status barriers to deeper participation.
A Post-Title 42 Vision for Migration Management Comes into Focus
Facing a dramatically different reality arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border with the end of a pandemic-era policy that resulted in more than 3 million expulsions, the Biden administration unveiled a policy vision that marries expanded legal pathways with stiff consequences for those seeking to enter without authorization. The strategy can succeed, but speedier while still fair border asylum decisionmaking must be an essential component, this commentary argues.
Federal Judges Step into the Void to Set U.S. Immigration Policy
With Congress overwhelmingly silent on immigration, federal courts have become de facto policymakers, halting or allowing executive actions, managing backlogs, and more.
New Avenues to Help Refugees Get to Safety and Restart Their Lives
How can complementary pathways and labor migration expand protection options for refugees beyond traditional resettlement and asylum?
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
Nearly 45.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2021, with record pressures at the U.S.-Mexico border and pent-up demand for legal immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recommendations for the Task Force on New Americans
The Task Force on New Americans should consider upgrading adult education and embedding equity in federal programs to better support immigrant integration.
SNAP Access and Participation in U.S.-Born and Immigrant Households: A Data Profile
Post-1996 federal welfare rules bar many lawfully present immigrants from SNAP. In 2019, many of the 13 million people in low-income immigrant households faced limited or no access to food assistance.
