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In Historic Shift, New Migration Flows from Mexico Fall Below Those from China and India
China and India surpassed Mexico as leading recent sources of U.S. immigrants in 2013, signaling lasting shifts in flows and demographics.
From Dependence to Self-Reliance: Changing the Paradigm in Protracted Refugee Situations
Protracted refugee dependency is neither inevitable nor acceptable. Self-reliance demands work rights, better livelihoods programs, and development actor engagement.
Recent Court Decisions Put a Sharp Spotlight on U.S. H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program
A legal battle over H-2B visa regulations has exposed a dispute about agency authority and the program's failure to protect workers.
The New National Integration Plan: Making the Most of a Historic Opportunity
A discussion with the Director of The White House Domestic Policy Council on the content of the new National Integration Plan delivered to the President by the recently created White House Task Force on New Americans, along with the plan for implementation.
Assessing the Political Impact of Immigration as the United Kingdom Heads to the Polls
A failed net migration pledge, the rise of the United Kingdom Independence Party, and a possible EU referendum converge in the United Kingdom's 2015 election.
Immigrant and Refugee Workers in the Early Childhood Field: Taking a Closer Look
Immigrant workers fill nearly one-fifth of U.S. early childhood jobs but cluster in lower-skilled roles, mismatched with the language needs of the immigrant children they serve.
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.
Integration Challenges and Opportunities in the Economic Development and Refugee Resettlement Arenas
Part of a series exploring recommendations likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the WE Global Network, and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services, examines the role of economic development initiatives and refugee resettlement programs/infrastructure in immigrant integration.
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.
