Migration Information Source

Pay to Go: Countries Offer Cash to Immigrants Willing to Pack Their Bags

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:39:28 EST

Many countries relied on low-skilled immigrant workers during good times. But Japan, Spain, and the Czech Republic have recently introduced "pay-to-go" programs to reduce the number of unemployed immigrants. MPI's Kristen McCabe, Serena Yi-Ying Lin, and Hiroyuki Tanaka, and Piotr Plewa of the European University Institute examine these programs and the larger policy questions they raise.

Committed to the Diaspora: More Developing Countries Setting Up Diaspora Institutions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:39:28 EST

For many developing countries, migrants are considered valuable contributors to future development. As proof of their commitment, they have invested in diaspora institutions with responsibilities ranging from protecting migrants to encouraging investment. MPI's Dovelyn Rannveig Agunias analyzes 45 such institutions across 30 countries and breaks them down by type.

Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:39:28 EST

From Mexican immigrants to health-care coverage to government budgets and backlogs, MPI's Aaron Terrazas and Jeanne Batalova have assembled in one article the latest data on immigrants and immigration from a variety of official sources.

Emigration, Immigration, and Diaspora Relations in India

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:39:28 EST

The world's second most populous country also has a vast diapora spread across nearly every continent. Daniel Naujoks provides a broad overview of Indian migration flows and major populations worldwide, and discusses India's diaspora policies, refugees and asylum seekers from the region, and illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Immigration Controversy Lands in the Middle of Health-Care Reform Debate

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:39:28 EST

MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on immigrant provisions in current health-care reform legislation, ICE's plans to make detention more "civil," a small drop in the size of the US foreign-born population, and more.

Wedding Bells Are Ringing: Increasing Rates of Intermarriage in Germany

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:28 EST

Intermarriage is considered a test of integration: the higher the rate, the more integrated the group. Olga Nottmeyer of DIW Berlin finds that while immigrants from Turkey, by far Germany's largest immigrant group, have had low rates of intermarriage in the first generation, intermarriage rates among second-generation Turkish men are increasing.

Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:39:28 EST

There were nearly 40 million temporary admissions to the United States in 2008, more than twice the number in 1990. MPI's Jeanne Batalova outlines the definition of nonimmigrants and takes a detailed look at admissions data and data limitations.

EU Mobility Partnerships: Expression of a New Compromise

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:39:28 EST

In recent years, the European Union has come to recognize that it cannot prevent migration and that it needs a different approach to managing flows from its poorer neighbors. Jean-Pierre Cassarino of the European University Institute looks at the rationale for mobility partnerships and what they will need to be effective.

With Kennedy's Death, Loss of Major Figure in US Immigration Policy

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:39:28 EST

MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on Senator Edward Kennedy's contributions to US immigration policy, the end of arrest quotas in ICE's National Fugitive Operations Program, E-Verify for federal contractors, and more.

Moving to the Land of Milk and Cookies: Obesity among the Children of Immigrants

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:39:28 EST

Obesity rates among children have risen dramatically in the United States. As analysis of a nationally representative study shows, children of newly arrived immigrants are particularly vulnerable to this growing health problem. Jennifer Van Hook, Kelly S. Balistreri, and Elizabeth Baker report.

Ireland: From Rapid Immigration to Recession

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:39:28 EST

Ireland's economy and openness to labor migration from new EU Member States fueled immigration flows, including return migration, over the past few years. But the global recession has hit the country hard, and unemployment among both foreigners and Irish nationals is rising. Emma Quinn of the Economic and Social Research Institute in Dublin updates the Ireland country profile with a look at recent trends, policies, and data.

New and Revised ICE Agreements with State and Local Law Enforcement Met with Criticism

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:39:28 EST

MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on the expansion of the 287(g) immigration enforcement program, ICE's planned detention overhaul, immigration from Mexico and more.

Spotlight on Naturalization Trends

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:39:28 EST

Over one million immigrants — one-third from Mexico, India, and the Philippines — became US citizens in 2008. MPI's Jeanne Batalova takes a detailed look at the latest naturalization trends in the United States.

United Kingdom: A Reluctant Country of Immigration

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:39:28 EST

Recent immigration to the United Kingdom is larger and more diverse than at any point in its history. This updated profile examines how the global recession is affecting migration flows, the latest immigration and asylum data, and overviews of new immigration and integration policies.

DHS Rescinds "No-Match" Rule, Moves Forward with E-Verify as It Shifts Enforcement Focus to Employers

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:39:28 EST

MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on immigration enforcement policy changes, Obama's immigration summit, grants to states for incarcerating unauthorized immigrants, and more.

Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:39:28 EST

In 2008, the United States raised the ceiling on refugee admission by 10,000, admitted more than 60,000 refugees for resettlement, and granted asylum to nearly 23,000 people. MPI's Jeanne Batalova takes a detailed look at refugee and asylum statistics in the United States.

Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:39:28 EST

International migration from Asia grew dramatically in the 1970s and 1980s. Since the 1990s, migration within Asia has risen. Stephen Castles of the University of Oxford and Mark Miller of the University of Delaware examine regional trends in this article based on their book Age of Migration.