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Evolution of the H-1B: Latest Trends in a Program on the Brink of Reform
The H-1B program is far larger than its 85,000-visa cap implies, and a sharp wage and skills gap between dependent and non-dependent employers is fueling pressure for reform.
The Impact of Immigration Enforcement Policies On Teaching and Learning in America’s Public Schools
In an era of stepped-up immigration enforcement, speakers at this event present their research on the impact of enforcement policies on children from immigrant families and U.S. public schools.
Newcomers in the North: Labor Market Integration of Refugees in Northern Europe
In five Northern European countries, workplace training and permanent residency affect refugees’ employment and integration outcomes.
Trump Administration Ratchets up Pressure on “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions
After courts blocked the Trump administration’s 2017 order cracking down on “sanctuary” cities, the Justice Department turned to other authorities.
Australia: A Welcoming Destination for Some
Australia is a major immigrant destination and top refugee resettler. Its offshore detention of unauthorized boat arrivals, however, remains quite controversial.
The End of TPS: Policy Options, Social Impacts
Following the Trump administration’s January 2018 decision not to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans, MPI, the Inter-American Dialogue, and FUSADES hosted a panel discussion to consider the impacts of terminating TPS for these long-time U.S. residents, including the likely effects on the economy, migration, and criminal violence. Speakers also explored related policy options.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
In 2016, nearly 43.7 million immigrants made up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population, with Mexico the top origin country and immigrants comprising 17 percent of the labor force.
The Diversity Visa Program Holds Lessons for Future Legal Immigration Reform
Half of Diversity Visa recipients coming to the United States in recent years have a college degree, belying claims the program only brings in the low-skilled.
A Path to Citizenship for 1.8 Million Dreamers? Despite Talk, No Proposal Would Do So
Despite talk of legalizing 1.8 million Dreamers, none of the Senate bills considered in 2018 would have put that number on a path to citizenship, according to MPI estimates.
Migration in Europe: What trends to watch in 2018?
This webinar looks ahead to what the major external and internal events affecting migration in Europe may be in 2018, and whether the European Union will be able to overcome internal challenges to emerge as a leader on migration policy on the world stage.
