Demographics
More Than a Temporary Fix: The Role of Permanent Immigration in Comprehensive Reform
The immigration debate once again is dominated by narrow thinking and the search for simplistic solutions to complex problems. Most lawmakers and the press have come to equate “immigration reform” with the question of whether or not enhanced immigration enforcement should be coupled with a new guest worker program that is more responsive than current immigration policies to the labor needs of the U.S. economy. All but lost in this debate have been the calls by prominent immigration reform advocates to improve and expand pathways for permanent immigration as well. Read More
A Lifeline to Renewal: The Demographic Impact of Immigration at State and Local Levels
Immigrant numbers should be taken in the context of native population growth or decline to better understand the impact of immigration. Read More
Ties that Bind: Immigration Reform Should be Tailored to Families, Not Just Individuals
Given the extent to which undocumented immigrants already living in the United States are part of U.S.-based families, comprehensive immigration reform must include more than just a new temporary worker program. Read More
Minority Newcomers: Fair Comparisons of Immigrants and the Native Born
Comparisons of the mostly “minority” foreign-born and mostly “white” native-born populations that fail to account for the socioeconomic impact of ethnicity incorrectly suggest that place of birth, rather than minority status, is the primary factor explaining disparities between immigrants and natives. However, a more accurate – and fair – comparison of immigrants and natives within the same ethnic group suggests otherwise. Read More
Migrating to Recovery: The Role of Immigration in Urban Renewal
Policymakers in states from Iowa to Utah and in cities from Albuquerque to Boston have realized that immigration is a key source of long-term economic vitality, particularly in urban areas experiencing population loss, shrinking labor pools and growing numbers of retirees. Immigration, if properly cultivated, can be a key ingredient in urban economic development and recovery. Read More
U.S. Soldiers from Around the World: Immigrants Fight for an Adopted Homeland
As American troops, including many immigrants, are now engaged in military action in Iraq, the Immigration Policy Center has updated its fact sheet about the role and participation of immigrants in the U.S. Armed Forces. Read More
The Passage From India: A Brief History of Indian Immigration to the U.S.
From humble beginnings, Indian immigrants have overcome great odds to become one of the most influential communities in American society today. Read More
Preliminary Census Data Released: New Estimates Attempt to Reveal Demographics of U.S.
A recent 2000 Census Bureau report finds an increase in foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens. Survey data shows the foreign-born percentage of the U.S. population remains constant. Increased homeownership, wages and education indicate immigrants faring well. Read More
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