Immigration & Refugees
International Migration, Remittances and the Brain Drain
World Bank
This 292-page report examines the economic effects of migration on developing countries
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-01
"We Shall Travel On": Quality of Care, Economic Development and the International Migration of Long-Term Care Workers
AARP
This 94-page issue paper examines the growing international migration of workers from developing countries to provide long-term care services in the developed world
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-11-10
Protecting Two Million Internally Displaced: The Successes and Shortcomings of the African Union in Darfur
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement
This 64-page occasional paper provides a first hand account of the successes and shortcomings of the AU's intervention in Darfur, with recommendations for improving the AU's capacity
Immigration & Refugees, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-19
Global Economic Prospects: The Economic Implications of Remittances and Migration
World Bank
This 182-page report deals with the size and importance of remittances by migrants from developing countries
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-21
Selecting Wisely: Making Managed Migration Work for Britain
Institute for Public Policy Research
A 37-page U.K. paper responding to the Home Office consultation on proposed changes to the managed migration system
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-11-29
EU Visas and the Western Balkans
Crisis Group
A 26-page report criticising EU visa policy towards the Western Balkans countries
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-12-02
Wage and Employment Effects of Immigration to Germany: Evidence from a Skill Group Approach
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 33-page German discussion paper analyses the labour market impact of immigration, using variation in the labour supply of foreigners across groups of workers with the same level of education but different work experience
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-12-11
Muslims in Europe: Integration Policies in Selected Countries
Congressional Research Service
This 47-page U.S. report examines the integration of Muslims in the U.K., France, Germany and Spain
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-12-13
Principles for an Immigration Policy to Strengthen and Expand the American Middle Class
Drum Major Institute
A 20-page U.S. report arguing that immigration policy is sound only if if it helps to strengthen and expand America's middle class
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-12-14
An Idea Whose Time Has Finally Come: The Case for Employment Verification
Manhattan Institute
A 16-page U.S. policy brief arguing that illegal immigration to the U.S. will only be controlled if a reliable, automated employment verification system is put in place
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-12-16
Does Immigration Affect the Long-Term Educational Outcomes of Natives? Quasi-Experimental Evidence
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 45-page discussion paper examines the mass-migration wave to Israel in the 1990s to study the impact of immigrant concentration during primary school on the long-term outcomes of native students in high school
Immigration & Refugees, EducationPosted: 2005-12-16
Second Wave of the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
This 17-page survey studied how recent immigrants integrate and settle into Canada over time
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-01-03
Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 349-page position paper assessing how further skilled migration to Australia might impact on per capita income levels
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-01-17
Outsourcing Migration Management: EU, Power, and the External Dimension of Asylum and Immigration Policy
Danish Institute for International Studies
This 20-page working paper explores the growing link between EU's migration priorities and its foreign policy agenda
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-24
Overcoming Obstacles to Humanitarian Assistance in Darfur
United States Institute of Peace
This briefing summarizes a discussion on the rising insecurity of civilians in Darfur
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-01
Skilled Migrants in New Zealand: Employers' Perspectives
Department of Labour - New Zealand
A 108-page report of a survey of New Zealand employers to ascertain their perspectives on the skilled migrants they had hired
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-02-11
Legal Status at Entry, Economic Performance and Self-Employment Proclivity: A Bi-National Study of Immigrants
German Institute for Economic Research
This 42-page discussion paper uses a bi-national survey on immigrant performance to study the role of legal status at entry, the choice between full-time employment and entrepreneurship, and economic success
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-14
Strengthening Protection of Internally Displaced Persons: The UN's Role
Brookings Institution
This 9-page U.S. article urges a strengthened international response to situations of internal displacement
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-16
Regional Seminar on Internal Displacement in the Southern African Development Community Region
UNHCR
A 66-page report of a seminar held to discuss internal displacement in the SADC region of Southern Africa
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-16
Reforming Global Migration Regimes
Institute for Futures Studies
The papers delivered at a Stockholm workshop held to identify options for progress in transnational cooperation on migration and improvements in existing national policies (single page with links to each paper)
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-21
Controlling Irregular Migration in Canada: Reconciling Security Concerns with Human Rights Protection
Institute for Research on Public Policy
This 44-page study discusses how security and human rights considerations should be reconciled in respect of immigration to Canada
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-21
France and Its Muslims: Riots, Jihadism and Depoliticisation
Crisis Group
The executive summary and recommendations of a report analysing the causes of unrest among the French Muslim population
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-03-10
Diasporas and Conflict Resolution: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
Danish Institute for International Studies
This 16-page Danish brief discusses a number of issues surrounding the complex and sometimes ambiguous role of diasporas and exiles in conflicts in their countries of origin
Immigration & Refugees, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-11
Controlling Irregular Migration in Canada
Institute for Research on Public Policy
This 44-page Canadian study examines the problem of reconciling security concerns and human rights issues in respect of asylum seekers
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-03-23
Remittances: Latin America's Faulty Lifeline
MIT Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay examines some of the deleterious effects of remittances sent by migrants to their native countries
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-07
The Nexus betwen Immigration, Integration and Citizenship in the EU
Centre for European Policy Studies
A series of seminar papers addressing the nexus between immigration, integration and citizenship in the EU and the effects emerging from that relationship
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-12
Making Connections: Social and Civil Engagement Among Canadian Immigrants
Canadian Council on Social Development
A 50-page report on the contribution made to Canadian society by immigrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-24
Immigration Enforcement Within the United States
Congressional Research Service
An 82-page report on issues raised by immigration enforcement and the unauthorized alien population in the United States
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-25
People on the Move: A Study of Migrant Movement Patterns to and from New Zealand
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 103-page report examines migrant movement patterns in and out of New Zealand and explores the characteristics of those spending lengthy periods out of the country
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-26
EU Enlargement: Bulgaria and Rumania - Migration Implications for the UK
Institute for Public Policy Research
A 38-page factfile analyzing the likely impact of Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU on immigration to the UK
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-04-27
Humane Rights: The Refugee Convention as a Blueprint for Complementary Protection Status
Sydney Centre for International and Global Law
This Australian paper examines the fundamental conceptual connections between international refugee law and human rights law
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-05-02
Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 438-page report examining the impact of migration and population growth on Australian productivity growth
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-05-17
Individual Attitudes Towards Immigrants: Welfare State Determinants Across Countries
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 43-page discussion paper analyzes welfare state determinants of individual attitudes towards immigrants and their interaction with labour market drivers of preferences
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-19
Briefing on Internally-Displaced Persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Brookings Institution
An 11-page statement on the condition of internally-displaced persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-05-23
Remittances, Institutions and Economic Growth
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 29-page discussion paper considers the impact of international migrants' remittances to sustainable economic development
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-05-24
A Seasonal Guest-Worker Program for Australia?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 31-page research brief examining the issues and the arguments for and against a seasonal Pacific guest-worker programme for Australia, and what can be learned from overseas experience
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-24
One Size Fits All? Tailored Integration Policies for Migrants in the European Union
European Policy Centre
This 50-page working paper calls for new thinking and policies to integrate groups of temporary migrants into European society
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-08
Australia's Settlement Services for Refugees and Migrants
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A brief providing an overview of Australia's settlement services for migrants and humanitarian entrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-06-25
International Migration and Development
United Nations
A 90-page report by the UN Secretary-General, discussing the relationship between international migration and economic development, and associated issues
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-06-26
Warm Welcome? Understanding Public Attitudes to Asylum Seekers in Scotland
Institute for Public Policy Research
The 37-page report of a study of what people in Scotland think about asylum seekers and refugees, and what informs these opinions
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-06-26
Immigration and Insecurity: Post-9/11 Fear in the United States
Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay takes a critical look at US immigration policy and practice since 9/11
Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-02
Language Services in Victoria's Health System: Perspectives of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Consumers
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
A 56-page Australian report on the perspectives of ethnically diverse patients on language services in the health system
Health, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-06
Diversity as a Foreign Policy Asset
German Marshall Fund of the United States
This 31-page paper urges Europe to follow the US example and ensure that demographic changes are reflected in the makeup of governments, foreign policy and foreign services
Foreign Policy, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-07
Muslims in Europe: Economic Worries Top Concerns About Religious and Cultural Identities
Pew Trusts
Findings of a survey of the major concerns of Europe's Muslim population
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-11
The Economic Determinants of Ethnic Assimilation
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 33-page paper focuses on understanding the economic forces that support the assimilation of ethnic groups into a larger society
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-23
Immigrants and Civic Integration in Western Europe
Institute for Research on Public Policy
A 30-page chapter from a forthcoming book, comparing immigrant integration policies in several Western European countries and linking them to Canada's approach to multculturalism and immigration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-08-02
Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism and U.S. Policy
Congressional Research Service
A 19-page U.S. report on the humanitarian crises in Darfur and South Sudan, terrorism implications and U.S. responses
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-08-15
Negotiating the Maze
Joint Standing Committee on Migration - Parliament of Australia
This 368-page Australian report considers skills recognition, upgrading and licensing of people trained outside Australia
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-09-18
Joint Patrols at the EU's Southern Border
SWP-Berlin
A 9-page German commentary on the implications of the use of border patrols by the EU to prevent illegal immigration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-19
Immigration and Child and Family Policy
Urban Institute
A 36-page report assessing how the changing demographics of the low-income child population are affecting child and familly policy in the US (with special reference to immigrant families)
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-21
Individual Attitudes Towards Immigrants: Welfare State Determinants Across Countries
CESifo
This 46-page discussion paper analyses welfare state determinants of individual attitudes towards immigrants and their interaction with labour market drivers of preferences
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-23
Australian Citizenship: Much More than a Ceremony
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
A 30-page Australian discussion paper examining developments in citizenship testing in the UK, the US, Canada and the Netherlands
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-25
No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young
C.D. Howe Institute
This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-26
Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
A 56-page annual report on the activities and initiatives of Canada's Department of Cizizenship and Immigration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-04
Clash of Cultures: Muslims and Christians in the Ethnosizing Process
IZA
A 21-page discussion paper exploring the integration of Christian and Muslim immigrants to Germany
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-08
Measures to Improve Settlement Outcomes for Humanitarian Entrants
Dept. of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - Australia
A 26-page Australian discussion paper designed to elicit views on how to improve settlement outcomes for humanitarian entrants to Australia
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-26
Towards a Common European Asylum Policy
EPC
A 17-page issue paper examining the EU's progress towards developing a Common European Asylum Policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27
The Plight of North Koreans in China and Beyond
Crisis Group
This 48-page report examines the plight of North Koreans fleeing their homeland
Immigration & Refugees, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-27
The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy
Clingendael
This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-01
How Immigrants Fare Across the Earnings Distribution: International Analyses
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper studies the determinants of the distribution of earnings among the native-born and immigrants in the US and Australia
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-06
The Politics of Extraterritorial Processing: Offshore Asylum Policies in Europe and the Pacific
Refugee Study Centre - Oxford University
A 42-page working paper examining the use of extraterritorial asylum policies in Europe and the Pacific
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-06
Why do Low- and High-Skill Workers Migrate? Flow Evidence from France
CESifo
This 35-page paper investigates whether standard determinants influence international migration of workers to France with the same intensity across different skill levels
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-10
The Social Assimilation of Immigrants
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper examines the social integration of immigrants into host countries within Europe
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21
Evaluating ERF and Challenge Fund Services Report
Home Office - UK
A 69-page UK report on the views of refugees on the services provided by two funds focusing on social needs in regugee communities
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21
Race and the Criminal Justice System: An Overview of the Complete Statistics 2004-2005
Home Office - UK
A 47-page UK report presenting a summary of key findings about black and ethnic minorities' experience of the criminal justice system
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21
Immigrants in a Booming Economy: Analyzing Their Earnings and Welfare Dependence
IZA
A 24-page discussion paper examining the earnings and welfare dependence of immigrants to Ireland, compared with the native population
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-28
Are Immigration Policies that Induce Skilled (Unskilled) Migration Beneficial (Harmful) for the Host Country?
CESifo
A 22-page paper investigating the welfare consequences of immigration policies
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-29
Intermarriage, Language and Economic Assimilation Process: A Case Study of France
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper studies the role of intermarriage in the process of immigrant economic assimilation in France
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-01
Multiculturalism in Denmark and Sweden
DIIS
This 10-page Danish brief compares the policies and practice of multiculturalism and integration in Denmark and Sweden
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
Tradeoffs Between Equality and Difference: The Crisis of Dutch Multiculturalism in Cross-Channel Perspective
DIIS
This 10-page Danish brief examines the outcomes of Dutch integration policies in a cross-national European perspective
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
After Enlargement: Europe's New Migration System
DIIS
A 7-page Danish brief stressing the importance of the underlying demographics and labour market dynamics on future East-West migration in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-07
Does Immigration Affect Wages? A Look at Occupational-Level Evidence
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper examines the effect of higher levels of immigration on the wages of natives
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-12-12
Building on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security
MCRG
A series of proposals made by the Muslim Communjity Reference Group for improving the integration of Australia's Muslims into the wider society
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-19
Reconciling the Estimates of Potential Migration into the Enlarged European Union
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper reviews the literature on potential migration into the enlarged EU and reconciles the results with recent evidence
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-28
Ethnic Self-Identification of First-Generation Immigrants
IZA
A 20-page discussion paper analyzing the determinants of ethnic self-identification by immigrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-03
Visa Policies in South Eastern Europe: A Hindrance or a Stepping-Stone?
IEWS
This 36-page report examines the problems associated with visa requirements in Southeast Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-10
Employment Integration of Refugees: The Influence of Local Factors on Refugee Job Opportunities in Sweden
IZA
A 45-page discussion paper studying the importance of local conditions for the employment of refugees in Sweden
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-22
Schengen Should Go West as Well as East
CER
An essay discussing the possible extension of Europe's Schengen area
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-28
The Extraterritorialisation of Asylum and the Advent of "Protection Lite"
DIIS
This 31-page Danish working paper explores the growing nexus of "external" or "extraterritorial" policies in the developing EU asylums and immigration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-31
Migration Trends 2005/06
Department of Labour
This 121-page report tracks and comments on changes in the nature of migration to New Zealand
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-07
Living Apart Together: British Muslims and the Paradox of Multiculturalism
Policy Exchange
A 100-page study of the attitudes of Muslims in Britain and the reasons behind the rapid rise of Islamic fundamentalism among younger Muslims
Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-08
Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion and Policy Issues in Canada
IRPP
This 57-page Canadian paper investigates whether racial inequality has an effect on social cohesion
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-09
Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects
CRS
A21-page US report on the situation and prospects of Afghan refugees
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-12
Chronic Low Income and Low Income Dynamics Among Recent Immigrants
Statistics Canada
This 48-page Canadian research paper examines the economic outcomes of recent immigrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-12
'A Violation of His or Her Human Security': New Grounds for the Recognition of Refugee Status: A Proposal for Reform
UNHCR
A 26-page research paper proposing a new definition of refugee status
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-19
Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of the Issue
CRS
A 6-page report synthesizing the major elements of immigration reform facing the 110th US Congress
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-20
Connecting Communities in Neighbourhoods
Communities and Local Government - UK
A 35-page UK guide for organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in neighbourhood renewal schemes
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-20
Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?
CEPS
A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge
CEPS
This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Migration, Trade, Capital and Development: Substitutes, Complements and Policies
Economic Growth Center
An 18-page US discussion paper examining the effects of migration on the origin and destination countries
Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-24
Temporary (Long Stay) Business Visas: Subclass 457
Parliamentary Library
A 4-page Australian research note gives background on the Temporary (Long Stay) Business visas and discusses controversies regarding temporary skilled and business migration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-26
Living Apart Together: British Muslims and the Paradox of Multiculturalism
Policy Exchange
A 100-page report of a survey of the attitudes of Muslims in Britain and the reasons behind the rapid rise in Islamic fundamentalism among the younger generation
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-15
Islam and Identity in Germany
Crisis Group
One of a series of reports on Islam and Islamism in Europe, this 41-page report focuses on the integration of Muslim immigrants to Germany
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
The Labour Market Integration of Immigrants in Australia
OECD
A 62-page report examining the integration of immigrants into the Australian labour market
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-19
Trafficking for the Purpose of Labour Exploitation: A Literature Review
Home Office - UK
A 31-page report summarizing the findings of a literature review on the trafficking of people to the UK for the purposes of labour exploitation
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-26
Refugees and Employment: The Effect of Visible Difference on Discrimination
CSCR
This 50-page Australian study examines the existence of discrimination against skilled refugees in the labour market
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-27
EU Enlargement and Migration: Assessing the Macroeconomic Impact
NIESR, ESRI
A 21-page discussion paper considering the macroeconomic effects of migration that followed the enlargement of the EU in May 2004
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-30
Returning Failed Asylum Seekers from Australia
SISR
This 62-page discussion paper examines Australia's response to asylum seekers
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-04-02
Securing the UK Border: The Home Office's Vision and Strategy for the Future
Home Office, FCO - UK
A 29-page document setting out a strategy for reforming the UK immigration ysystem
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-04-03