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The Global Feminization of Migration: Past, Present, and Future
From 1960 to 2015, the female share of global migrants barely rose, prompting a rethink of what “feminization of migration” means.
Will Britain Leave the EU? The Role of Immigration in Brexit
MPI analysts explore how the migration politics and policies of the UK government influenced the decision to hold the "Brexit" referendum, how public attitudes towards immigration might influence the result, and how the outcome might impact migration policy in the United Kingdom and European Union more broadly.
Controversial EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Faces Possibility of Overhaul
The rapid expansion, fraud scandals, and Regional Center controversy of the EB-5 visa program have made it a bipartisan target for overhaul.
Kenyan Migration to the Gulf Countries: Balancing Economic Interests and Worker Protection
Kenyan workers’ rising Gulf migration boosted remittances but outpaced Kenya’s weak protections, leaving many migrants exposed to exploitation.
Brexit: The Role of Migration in the Upcoming EU Referendum
The UK’s 2016 EU referendum has become, in part, a vote on migration, pitting the prospect of tighter border control against the benefits of free movement.
Engaging the Anxious Middle on Immigration Reform: Evidence from the UK Debate
UK polling reveals a majority anxious middle that is skeptical of immigration governance but not hostile to immigrants—a nuance British policymakers have consistently missed.
Maintaining Public Trust in the Governance of Migration
Without public trust, governments lose room to innovate on immigration and pay disproportionate penalties for mistakes, making trust as important as any specific policy.
U.S. v. Texas Immigration Case May Be Resolved on Narrow Procedural Grounds; Long-Term Future Shifts to Next Administration
In U.S. v. Texas, a divided Supreme Court is weighing standing and “lawful presence” in ways that may leave DAPA’s fate largely to the next administration.
DAPA in the Balance: Supreme Court Arguments and Potential Impacts on U.S. Families and Communities
Experts discuss the U.S. Supreme Court oral argument on the fate of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program, along with the potential impacts on immigrant families.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
In 2014, 42.4 million immigrants made up 13.3 percent of the U.S. population.
