North America

Shine Wears Off Investor Visa Programs as Questions about Economic Benefits and Fraud Lead to Reforms

Allegations of fraud and thin economic gains pushed changes to investor visa programs, reshaping who buys residency and where.

Investor Visa Programs: Examining their Utility, Challenges, and Successes

A discussion on the U.S. EB-5 program, the motivations underpinning recent changes to other investor visa programs in North America, Europe, and elsewhere, and the implications for the future direction of these programs. 

European Immigrants in the United States

European immigrants in 2014 formed a shrinking share of U.S. arrivals, yet stood out for tending to be older, highly educated, and high earners.

New Education Legislation Includes Important Policies for English Learners, Potential Pitfalls for their Advocates

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act elevates English Learners in school accountability frameworks but devolves oversight to states, risking inconsistent implementation.

Senate Judiciary Testimony on Immigration Enforcement Priorities and Use of Prosecutorial Discretion

Immigrants in the Smart City: The Potential of City Digital Strategies to Facilitate Immigrant Integration

“Smart" city strategies in New York, London, and Barcelona show how digital tools can either bridge or widen the divide for immigrant integration.

Recent Court Rulings Block Deferred Action Programs and Raise Questions for Accessing Birthright Citizenship

Court fights over deferred action and birth certificates highlight how legal battles are reshaping executive power and practical access to U.S. citizenship.

Meeting the Education Needs of Rising Numbers of Newly Arrived Migrant Students in Europe and the United States

Rising refugee and migrant youth arrivals are straining schools on both sides of the Atlantic, with teacher shortages and limited reception capacity as the greatest obstacles.

Profile of Syrian Immigrants in the United States

Syrian immigrants are more educated and skilled than most immigrants. But high child poverty and low female workforce participation complicate this profile.

Transatlantic Symposium Report: Improving Instruction for Immigrant and Refugee Students in Secondary Schools

Immigrant and refugee students in secondary schools in Europe and the United States leave early at disproportionate rates. Stronger teacher training and coherent policy design could help close the gap.