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March 26, 2013 -
Publication
‘The Back of the Line’: Explaining Immigration Lines, Wait Times, Visa Categories
Contrary to popular belief, there is not one “line” that leads to legal permanent residence in the United States; current immigration law provides multiple paths to permanent residency. Read More
February 6, 2013 -
Publication
Rethinking the Manufacturing Sector in Mexico and Central America
A report from the Regional Migration Study Group, a highlights the changing needs of the Mexican and Central American manufacturing economy, which currently employs 17 percent of the regional work force. Read More
January 6, 2013 -
Publication
U.S. Administration Spends More on Immigration Than all Other Federal Law Enforcement Combined
The Migration Policy Institute describes the totality of U.S. immigration enforcement initiatives, including border enforcement, visa controls and travel screening, information and interoperability of data systems, workplace enforcement, the criminal justice system and immigration enforcement ... Read More
November 9, 2012 -
Publication
Border Insecurity in Central America’s Northern Triangle
This report outlines the long-standing pattern of government inattention to these border regions, probing the root causes that range from institutional, economic, and resource challenges to corruption and weak government structures. Read More
August 13, 2012 -
Publication
Assessing Progress and Needed Reforms in Central America, Mexico
Two reports issued by the Regional Migration Study Group explore economic and social issues that may impact migration in Mexico and Central America. Read More
May 19, 2011 -
From the field
State Department Hosts a Global Diaspora Forum
The Forum and the Alliance were informed by a body of MacArthur-supported work on the contributions of migrants and diasporas to home-country development. Read More
September 8, 2009 -
From the field
Migration Policy Institute, BBC Collaborate
BBC World Service commissioned MacArthur grantee the Migration Policy Institute to study the effects of the global recession on migration to help inform a month-long series. Read More
September 1, 2008 -
Publication
Global Migration
MacArthur takes an explicitly global view on population movement, with an emphasis on international migration. Read More