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Eight Key U.S. Immigration Policy Issues: State of Play and Unanswered Questions
This review maps eight pressing U.S. immigration issues where Congress faces key unanswered questions, including border security, refugee admissions, and H-1B reform.
Immigration-Related Policy Changes in the First Two Years of the Trump Administration
During the first half of its first term, the Trump administration pursued a broad immigration agenda primarily through executive action.
A Profile of Highly Skilled Mexican Immigrants in Texas and the United States
Many college-educated Mexican immigrants in Texas face underemployment due to credential-recognition barriers and limited English proficiency.
Noncitizens in the U.S. Military: Navigating National Security Concerns and Recruitment Needs
Enhanced vetting requirements since 2016 have limited U.S. military service for noncitizens even as recruitment shortfalls grow, leaving hundreds discharged and thousands waiting.
The Evolution of the Australian System for Selecting Economic Immigrants
Australia's economic immigration system has shifted from family-based to employer-driven and increasingly temporary since the mid-1990s.
The Election Results Are In: It is neither the end of Europe nor its rebirth
Nationalist parties gained in the May 2019 European Parliament elections but fell short of forecasts and face real constraints on influencing migration policy.
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.
The Canadian Express Entry System for Selecting Economic Immigrants: Progress and Persistent Challenges
Canada's Express Entry system, launched in 2015, modernized economic immigrant selection by cutting backlogs, but gaps remain on skills assessment and low-skilled workers.
The Unintended Consequences for English Learners of Using the Four-Year Graduation Rate for School Accountability
The four-year graduation rate for school accountability disadvantages English Learners, creating incentives to deny enrollment to older newcomers who need more time.
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.
