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Korean Immigrants in the United States
About 1 million Korean immigrants lived in the United States in 2017, down slightly from a 2010 peak.
Addressing Trauma in Young Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families through Early Childhood Programs
During this webinar, speakers discuss a MPI policy brief that explores the intersection of trauma and early childhood development, exploring how migration-related trauma and stressors can influence the wellbeing of young children of immigrants, and points to key opportunities for states to support, through early childhood and other programs.
Foreign Fighters: Will Revoking Citizenship Mitigate the Threat?
Citizenship revocation against foreign fighters has unclear security benefits and risks two-tier citizenship, Muslim community stigma, and statelessness.
Competing Approaches to Selecting Economic Immigrants: Points-Based vs. Demand-Driven Systems
Points-based and employer-led admissions systems are converging into hybrids. Policymakers need flexible, evidence-driven approaches to compete for global talent.
How Many Unauthorized Immigrants Graduate from U.S. High Schools Annually?
MPI estimated 98,000 unauthorized immigrants graduate from U.S. high schools per year, with California and Texas accounting for 44 percent.
How the U.S. Legal Immigration System Works
This explainer answers common questions about the visa categories immigrants use to move temporarily or permanently to the United States, how many people are in the green-card backlog, and more.
Illegal Immigration in the United States
How have the size and characteristics of the unauthorized population changed over time? And how are unauthorized immigration patterns changing?
Immigrant Families and Child Welfare Systems: Emerging Needs and Promising Policies
Growing immigrant family numbers and tougher enforcement strain child welfare. This report identifies key policy gaps and promising agency approaches to better serve families.
Mitigating the Effects of Trauma among Young Children of Immigrants and Refugees: The Role of Early Childhood Programs
Young children of immigrants and refugees face elevated trauma risk. Early childhood programs can help but lack capacity and culturally responsive resources.
