Employment Verification: The Next Front for U.S. Immigration Enforcement?

E-Verify has been heralded as a key way to control unauthorized immigration to the United States, but federal efforts to expand the system stalled. There has been movement at the state level over the past decade, though, and there are signs it may rise in prominence again. This article details the history and challenges of E-Verify, and its limited uptake.

Caribbean Immigrants in the United States

The United States is by far the top destination for international migrants from the Caribbean. Roughly one in ten U.S. immigrants was born in the Caribbean, coming chiefly from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, or Haiti. Compared to other foreign-born groups, these individuals are more likely to be naturalized U.S. citizens and to have arrived since 2010, as this article details.

Government Efforts to Boost Diaspora Remittances Earn Mixed Results

Some countries with large diasporas have sought to maximize incoming remittances and channel them into particular sectors. Diaspora engagement policies are not always successful, but research shows that they are generally accompanied by increased remittance sending. This article explains the connection and explores some of the factors affecting remittance levels.

U.S. Immigrant Detention Grows to Record Heights under Trump Administration

The number of people in U.S. immigrant detention has grown sharply under President Donald Trump and will likely continue to rise in coming months. The rapid ramp-up has relied on an array of nontraditional facilities as well as private prisons, and has been accompanied by allegations of harsh treatment and rising deaths. This article traces the growth and evolution of the world's largest immigration detention system.

Why Migration Researchers Often Struggle to Impact Policy

Migration is one of the globe's defining challenges, yet researchers from academia and beyond often fail to impact policy. What is holding them back? This article examines findings from a survey of more than 1,800 academic and other researchers across 101 countries to reveal the key structural barriers they face.

Government Efforts to Boost Diaspora Remittances Earn Mixed Results

Some countries with large diasporas have sought to maximize incoming remittances and channel them into particular sectors. Diaspora engagement policies are not always successful, but research shows that they are generally accompanied by increased remittance sending. This article explains the connection and explores some of the factors affecting remittance levels.

Why Migration Researchers Often Struggle to Impact Policy

Migration is one of the globe's defining challenges, yet researchers from academia and beyond often fail to impact policy. What is holding them back? This article examines findings from a survey of more than 1,800 academic and other researchers across 101 countries to reveal the key structural barriers they face.

El aumento de la migración en América Latina y el Caribe ha marcado el comienzo de una nueva era volátil

Un nivel histórico de migración está transformando las sociedades y la política en América Latina y el Caribe, dando paso a una etapa definida por la volatilidad. Este artículo analiza estas dinámicas en el Caribe y Centroamérica y Sudamérica, y analiza la probabilidad de que la región se acerque a un punto de inflexión en la gestión de la migración.

Rising Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Ushered in a Volatile New Era

Amid unprecedented migration that began in 2010, Latin America and the Caribbean have entered a new era best defined by volatility. The success of initial policy responses to the displacement of millions of Venezuelans and other migration patterns has dimmed, given incomplete integration outcomes and other pressures. This article details these dynamics across the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Gender and Food Security: How Displacement Can Disrupt Traditional Roles in Agriculture-Dependent Communities

When agricultural communities are displaced by conflict or the impacts of climate change, women often assume new roles as primary providers while men lose their traditional breadwinner status. This shift can create both opportunities and risks. This article details the dynamics, focusing on experiences in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Caribbean Immigrants in the United States

The United States is by far the top destination for international migrants from the Caribbean. Roughly one in ten U.S. immigrants was born in the Caribbean, coming chiefly from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, or Haiti. Compared to other foreign-born groups, these individuals are more likely to be naturalized U.S. citizens and to have arrived since 2010, as this article details.

Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

Approximately 2.5 million sub-Saharan African immigrants lived in the United States in 2024—more than triple the number in 2000—with most coming from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa. This article offers a range of information about this diverse group, which has higher educational attainment and English proficiency than the overall immigrant population, and tends to have higher income. 

Filipino Immigrants in the United States

People from the Philippines comprise the fourth largest U.S. immigrant group. Characteristics of this group reflect the long history of migration, dating back to before the islands' time as a U.S. colony. Filipino immigrants are more likely to be U.S. citizens, have a college degree, and higher median household incomes than immigrants overall. This article offers insights on the population's current and historical trends.

Central American Immigrants in the United States

Central Americans comprise one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States, and now account for nearly one in every ten immigrants. Most Central American immigrants come from either El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras. Notably large shares are in the U.S. labor force and arrived since 2010. This article provides useful current and historical data and other information about this population.

Inmigrantes centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos

Las personas de América Central representan casi uno de cada diez inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos, una población en rápido crecimiento. La mayoría de los inmigrantes centroamericanos provienen de El Salvador, Guatemala o Honduras. Este artículo proporciona información sobre la población inmigrante centroamericana en los Estados Unidos.

Founded with Immigration in Mind, Argentina Has Reconsidered Its Approach

Argentina's founders had a clear desire to encourage immigration, especially from Europe, and the country was for a period among the world’s top immigration destinations. Trends and policies shifted over time, and since the early 1900s overall immigration has declined. Most immigrants now come from neighboring South American countries. This country profile examines Argentina’s migration past and present, including a turn to more restrictive policymaking.

Canada's Long-Standing Openness to Immigration Comes Under Pressure

Canada has long been viewed as a global leader in creating welcoming immigration policies. But amid pressures on housing and services, as well as a surge in admission of temporary migrants, most Canadians now say there is too much immigration. With the government lowering its targets for new arrivals, this country profile examines the factors behind Canada's policy evolution.

Denmark’s Turn to Temporary Protection Has Made It a Pioneer in Restrictive Immigration Policies

Denmark has gradually moved to a restrictive approach toward humanitarian protection, in a shift that has made it something of a leader for other countries—and an anomaly as it has done so under a center-left government. As this country profile explains, Danish policymakers have pioneered policies that limit protection, including making it temporary.

Norway: Rising Immigration in a Welfare State

Norway has transformed from a historically homogeneous society to one where one-fifth of residents are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Economic opportunities, a strong welfare state, and humanitarian commitments have been instrumental for immigration, which has been both a driver of growth and a source of debate. This article provides an overview of the history and key trends in Norway.

New Zealand: From Settler Colony to Country Reliant on Temporary Immigration

New Zealand, once chiefly a destination for British and Irish settlers, has become a destination for temporary labor and student migration from Asia and beyond. Immigrants comprised 29 percent of the population as of 2023, but many have temporary statuses that do not offer full residence rights. This article provides a wide-ranging overview of the country's past and present trends and policies.

Employment Verification: The Next Front for U.S. Immigration Enforcement?

E-Verify has been heralded as a key way to control unauthorized immigration to the United States, but federal efforts to expand the system stalled. There has been movement at the state level over the past decade, though, and there are signs it may rise in prominence again. This article details the history and challenges of E-Verify, and its limited uptake.

U.S. Immigrant Detention Grows to Record Heights under Trump Administration

The number of people in U.S. immigrant detention has grown sharply under President Donald Trump and will likely continue to rise in coming months. The rapid ramp-up has relied on an array of nontraditional facilities as well as private prisons, and has been accompanied by allegations of harsh treatment and rising deaths. This article traces the growth and evolution of the world's largest immigration detention system.

Trump Administration’s Expansion of Fast-Track Deportation Powers Is Transforming Immigration Enforcement

The Trump administration has expanded its use of expedited removal in unprecedented ways, transforming what previously had been a somewhat limited authority into a potent tool to assist with its mass deportations drive. This article traces how the administration has sought to expand the reach of the nearly 30-year-old fast-track power beyond the border.

Beyond ICE: State and Local Authorities Become Central to Trump Administration Deportations Strategy

U.S. immigration enforcement is undergoing a marked transformation, as state and local law enforcement authorities—once largely on the sidelines—have become central partners to the Trump administration. State and local participation is growing in size and scope, including the signing of hundreds of 287(g) deputization agreements, opening of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz, and Texas's multibillion-dollar Operation Lone Star.

Can the Trump Administration’s “Self-Deportation” Campaign Succeed?

The Trump administration has launched an ambitious campaign to encourage “self-deportation” as a complement to its muscular immigration enforcement operations. While a somewhat similar U.S. attempt in 2008 was considered a failure and international "pay-to-go" programs have occurred on a smaller scale than envisioned by Trump officials, the administration is hoping it can now succeed through an unmatched combination of carrots and sticks, as this article details.