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Immigrants from Asia in the United States

Nearly one-third of all immigrants in the United States come from Asia, more than any other region except Latin America. Compared to both the U.S. born and overall foreign-born population, immigrants...

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Guatemalan Immigrants in the United States

Guatemalans account for about 3 percent of all immigrants in the United States, but the money that they and others send back to loved ones in Guatemala as remittances forms a pillar of the country's...

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Inmigrantes guatemaltecos en Estados Unidos

Los guatemaltecos representan alrededor del 3 por ciento de todos los inmigrantes en Estados Unidos, pero el dinero que ellos y otros envían a sus seres queridos en Guatemala en forma de remesas...

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

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...

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Canadian Immigrants in the United States

Historically close cultural and economic ties have prompted Canadians to move to the United States for generations. Canadians once accounted for one-tenth of all U.S. immigrants, although this share is...

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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...

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How Can Labor Migration Policies Help Tackle Europe’s Looming Skills Crisis?

European employers are increasingly reporting difficulties finding workers with the right mix of skills, in sectors ranging from health care to information and communications technology. Alongside...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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Achieving the "Quadruple Win": Labor Migration Strategies for...

Featuring discussion of a new study that examines best practices for designing and managing labor migration corridors between EU Member States and partner countries, this webinar will offer insights on...

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Best Practices for Designing and Managing Labor Migration Corridors to Europe

Labor and skills shortages threaten the European Union’s economic growth. Attracting workers with sought-after skills from abroad will be an important means of addressing these challenges. This report...

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Achieving the "Quadruple Win": Labor Migration Strategies for...

Featuring discussion of a study that examines best practices for designing and managing labor migration corridors between EU Member States and partner countries, this webinar offers insights on how to...

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Europe’s Talent Race Starts at the Visa Counter

The European Commission's forthcoming visa strategy must be complemented by national-level policy change given that EU-wide channels represent a small share of total legal migration pathways to Europe....

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Meeting Labor Skill Needs While Expanding Refugee Protection

This webinar will explore labor migration pathways as a potential avenue for qualified refugees to access protection in Europe while helping meet destination countries’ skill needs. Speakers will...

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Ukrainian Immigrants in the United States

The Ukrainian immigrant population in the United States grew significantly in the immediate aftermath of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the overall immigrant population, Ukrainians are...

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The Role of Immigration as South Korea Navigates Demographic Decline

South Korea faces a rapidly aging population and shrinking workforce. What role can immigration play in responding to these pressures? In this World of Migration podcast episode, MPI’s Lawrence Huang...

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