Research

Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation on International Migration

Shared demographic pressures and migration challenges create openings for deeper U.S.–European cooperation beyond just security and border control.

Improving Immigrants' Employment Prospects through Work-Focused Language Instruction

Linking language instruction to real workplaces and occupational training helps immigrants find U.S. jobs more quickly and move into better‑paying, career‑track positions.

The Role of Civil Society in EU Migration Policy: Perspectives on the European Union's Engagement in its Neighborhood

Civil-society groups in nearby regions are crucial go-betweens for EU migration policy, but they need steadier funding, clearer roles, and stronger recognition.

Mexican and Central American Immigrants in the United States

Mexican and Central American immigrants are central to the U.S. labor force yet experience lower educational attainment, higher poverty, and more legal vulnerability.

Migration and the Great Recession: The Transatlantic Experience

Immigrants in the United States: How Well Are They Integrating into Society?

Across multiple indicators, contemporary immigrants and their children are integrating at least as fast as prior waves to the United States, though gaps remain for some groups.

Evolving Demographic and Human-Capital Trends in Mexico and Central America and Their Implications for Regional Migration

Shifts in demographics and education in Mexico and Central America, combined with high U.S. unemployment, challenge past assumptions about future regional migration.

The Faltering U.S. Refugee Protection System: Legal and Policy Responses to Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Others in Need of Protection

Security-driven policies, new barriers to asylum, and weak integration support have left the U.S. refugee protection system less robust than it was two decades ago.

Policies to Curb Unauthorized Employment

To work, a coherent strategy to curb illegal employment must combine employer sanctions, expanded legal channels for less-skilled workers, and domestic labor market reforms.

Obstacles and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation: The U.S.-Mexico Case

The U.S.-Mexico case shows regional migration cooperation is possible despite obstacles if interests align, especially on border management and co-development.