Immigration Systems

Syrian Refugees in Turkey: The Long Road Ahead

Turkey's open-door response to Syrian displacement has grown unsustainable, requiring a shift from temporary protection to long-term integration and burden-sharing.

Child and Family Migration to the United States: Continuing Flows and Evolving Responses

A webinar examining the shifting pattern of Central American migration between 2011 and 2014 and expectations for 2015, why inflows in this period present a particularly acute policy challenge, and how states, localities, the U.S. government, and other countries in the region are responding to the crisis. 

The Asia-Pacific and Women’s Labour Migration

Marking the release of the MPI-IOM 12th Issue in Brief, this event in Bangkok examined the emerging trends in women’s labor migration in the Asia-Pacific region, and the related opportunities and challenges.

Cross-Cutting Needs and Opportunities: Language Access, Funding, Multi-Level Partnerships, and Planning for the Long Term

Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from the cities of New York and Seattle and others delves into possible recommendations on federal coordination of local government immigrant integration initiatives, including language access. 

All Eyes on U.S. Federal Courts as Deferred Action Programs Halted

A court injunction halted DAPA and expanded DACA, leaving deportation relief for up to 5.2 million unauthorized immigrants uncertain.

Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Services

Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.

Destination China: The Country Adjusts to its New Migration Reality

China's 2012 immigration overhaul toughened penalties for unauthorized migrants.

Securing the Border: Defining the Current Population Living in the Shadows and Addressing Future Flows

Building Skills in North and Central America: Barriers and Policy Options toward Harmonizing Qualifications in Nursing

Nurse qualification harmonization can ease North American shortages and cut brain waste, but regulatory gaps and credential barriers need political will to overcome.

The Development of EU Policy on Immigration and Asylum: Rethinking coordination and leadership

EU migration policy has outgrown the Home Affairs portfolio, and without stronger cross-cutting coordination, Brussels-designed solutions will keep falling short.