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North America

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

North America is a dynamic migration region, with the United States home to more immigrants than any other country in the world, the Mexico-U.S. corridor the globe's top migration corridor, and Canada a leading destination for migrants. Research collected here focuses on everything from visa policy and border management to immigrant integration, national identity, the demographics of immigrants in the region and their educational and workforce outcomes, and ways to more effectively use migration policy as a lever for national and regional competitiveness.

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Reports

Laying the Foundation for Regional Cooperation: Migration Policy & Institutional Capacity in Mexico and Central America

The countries in the region that stretches from Panama to the U.S.-Mexico border face an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation on migration. This report examines key building blocks that can lay the foundation for regional cooperation. In addition to assessing institutional capacity, legal frameworks, and migration policies, it also identifies key areas for capacity-building efforts.

Recent Activity

Articles
August 1, 2003
African-born Residents of the United States in 2000
By Jill Wilson
Articles
July 1, 2003
Report Alleges Abuse of Immigrant Detainees Post-Sept. 11
By Maia Jachimowicz
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Policy Briefs
June 2003
Does 'Smarter' Lead to Safer? An Assessment of the Border Accords with Canada and Mexico
By  Deborah W. Meyers
Articles
June 1, 2003
Remittances from the United States in Context
By Kevin O'Neil
Articles
June 1, 2003
Skilled Migration Abroad or Human Capital Flight?
By B. Lindsay Lowell
Articles
June 1, 2003
Comprehensive Visitor Tracking Program Moves Forward
By Maia Jachimowicz
Articles
June 1, 2003
Remittances, the Rural Sector, and Policy Options in Latin America
By Manuel Orozco
Articles
May 1, 2003
Ashcroft: Undocumented Immigrants Subject to Indefinite Detention
By Maia Jachimowicz and Ramah McKay

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Recent Activity

Articles
August 1, 2003

Government Widens Efforts to Scrutinize Foreign Visitors

State Dept. Tightens Rules on Visa Applicant Interviews... Agreements With Chile, Singapore Open Door to Trade in Services... DHS Fully Implements Foreign Student Tracking System... TPS Extended for Montserratians, Salvadorans, Somalians... DHS Expands Efforts to Deport ‘Predatory’ Criminal Aliens...
Articles
July 1, 2003

Report Alleges Abuse of Immigrant Detainees Post-Sept. 11

Justice Dept. Report Cites Abuse of Detainees After Sept. 11... Court Approves Ongoing Secrecy on Post-Sept. 11 Detainees' Names... Hispanics Become Largest Minority in the United States... Post-Sept. 11 Economic Woes Squeeze H-1B Visa Program...
Articles
June 1, 2003

Remittances, the Rural Sector, and Policy Options in Latin America

Manuel Orozco of Inter-American Dialogue examines the increasing relevance of economic ties between diasporas and home country economies in Latin America.

Articles
June 1, 2003

Comprehensive Visitor Tracking Program Moves Forward

New Tracking System Will Photograph, Fingerprint Visa Holders... Somali Bantu Refugees Resettled to the U.S.... Deadline Nears for LIFE Act Permanent Residency Applications... Temporary Protected Status Extended for Hondurans, Nicaraguans... ICE Slated for Reorganization...
Articles
June 1, 2003

Skilled Migration Abroad or Human Capital Flight?

B. Lindsay Lowell of Georgetown University sketches the big picture of skilled migration, touching on both negative impacts and positive feedback for developing states.

Articles
June 1, 2003

Remittances from the United States in Context

MPI Research Assistant Kevin O'Neil outlines key aspects of remittances from the United States.
Policy Briefs
June 2003

Does 'Smarter' Lead to Safer? An Assessment of the Border Accords with Canada and Mexico

The events that unfolded in the U.S. on September 11 generated a renewed sense of urgency over border management. Bilateral Smart Border agreements were reached between the U.S. and Canada as well as the U.S. and Mexico in December 2001 and March 2002. This report tracks the implementation of these border accords and seeks to evaluate their effectiveness.

Articles
May 1, 2003

Immigration and National Security Post-Sept. 11: Updated Chronology

This updated timeline of key developments since September 11 tracks the latest connections between immigration and national security.

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