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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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-12-28

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-12-19

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

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 Union Posted: 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 Policy Posted: 2006-12-07

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 Policy Posted: 2006-12-07

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-12-01

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-29

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-28

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 & Refugees Posted: 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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-21

The Social Assimilation of Immigrants

IZA

This 34-page discussion paper examines the social integration of immigrants into host countries within Europe

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-21

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 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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-06

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 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 Union Posted: 2006-11-01

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 & Hunger Posted: 2006-10-27

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 Union Posted: 2006-10-27

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-10-26

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-10-08

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-10-04

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-26

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-25

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-23

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 & Youth Posted: 2006-09-21

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 Union Posted: 2006-09-19

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

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-08-15

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-08-02

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-23

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-11

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-07

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-06

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 & Security Posted: 2006-07-02

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-06-26

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-06-26

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-06-25

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 Union Posted: 2006-06-08

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

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-05-24

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-05-23

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

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-05-17

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-05-02

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 Union Posted: 2006-04-27

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-26

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-25

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-24

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-12

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 Development Posted: 2006-04-07

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-03-23

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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2006-03-11

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-03-10

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-21

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-21

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-16

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-16

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-14

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

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-01

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 Union Posted: 2006-01-24

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-01-17

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 & Refugees Posted: 2006-01-03

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 , Education Posted: 2005-12-16

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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-16

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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-14

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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-13

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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-11

EU Visas and the Western Balkans

Crisis Group

A 26-page report criticising EU visa policy towards the Western Balkans countries

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-02

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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-11-29

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 Development Posted: 2005-11-21

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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2005-11-19

"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 & Refugees Posted: 2005-11-10

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 Development Posted: 2005-11-01

Defending Human Rights: Community-Based Asylum Seekers in Queensland

UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre

An 83-page study of the experiences of asylum seekers in Australia while awaiting a decision on their application

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-19

Between Mohammed and Mammon: Muslims in the Netherlands

French Institute of International Relations

A 10-page article on the position of Muslims in Dutch society

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-18

Immigration Policy on Expedited Removal of Aliens

Congressional Research Service

This 23-page U.S. report considers proposals to extend mandatory expedited removal of aliens to those in the country's interior

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-12

Immigration and the Welfare State in Canada: Growing Conflicts, Constructive Solutions

Fraser Institute

A 61-page paper examining the causes of the decline in the economic performance of recent immigrants to Canada and the relevance of Canada's immigrant selection process

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-12

High Skilled Immigration in the International Arena

Institute for the Study of Labor

An 11-page discussion paper dealing with the international mobility of high skilled workers

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-12

Migration in an Interconnected World: New Directions for Action

Global Commission on International Migration

This 90-page report offers a comprehensive analysis of key global policy issues in international migration

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2005-10-09

Refugees and Regional Settlement: Balancing Priorities

Brotherhood of St. Laurence

This 69-page Australian report examines the refugee settlement experience in three Australian country towns

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-23

How Important is Homeland Education for Refugees' Economic Position in the Netherlands?

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 31-page discussion paper examines returns to homeland education for refugees admitted to the Netherlands

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-09-21

Australia's Humanitarian Program

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 4-page Australian research note outlining Australia's humanitarian response to refugees over the past 60 years

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-14

Development, Demography and Democracy: Driving Forces of International Migration

European Policy Centre

An article outlining the benefits and challenges that increased migration involves for European society, and calling for a global strategy for development and social justice

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

Migration Governance and the Lisbon Agenda

European Policy Centre

An article arguing that migration should in future be conceived as part of the overall governance of key EU policies

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

The Hague Programme: Tampere's Modest Successor

European Policy Centre

A paper commenting on EU countries' reluctance to agree common strategies on labour migration and international crime and terrorism

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

Reconciling Demand for Labour Migration with Public Concerns About Immigration: Germany and the UK

Anglo-German Foundation

This 64-page study investigates the reasons for public resistance to immigration in Germany and the UK

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-07

Housing Need and Provision for Recently-Arrived Refugees in Australia

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 4-page policy bulletin describing the housing situation of recent refugees to Australia

Immigration & Refugees , Housing Posted: 2005-09-07

European Asylum Policy

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 33-page discussion paper offering proposals for the development of a Common European Asylum System

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-31

Asylum Statistics United Kingdom 2004

Home Office - U.K.

This 92-page report provides statistics relating to asylum applications to the U.K. in 2004, and their outcomes

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-23

Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom, 2004

Home Office - U.K.

A 43-page compilation of immigration statistics for the U.K. in 2004

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-23

Immigrant Performance and Selective Immigration Policy: A European Perspective

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 29-page paper discusses the economic rationale of a selective immigration policy and provides empirical evidence about the adverse effects of current selection mechanisms

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2005-08-22

Student Flows and Migration: An Empirical Analysis

ERN CESifo

A 29-page working paper examining the impact of student flows to the U.S. on subsequent migration

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-22

Deporting the Undocumented: A Cost Assessment

Center for American Progress

An 18-page U.S. study estimating the cost of deporting all undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S.

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-28

Disengagement and its Discontents: What Will the Israeli Settlers Do?

Crisis Group

A 29-page background report describing the Israeli disengagement plan, mapping out the settler constituencies that are bracing for it and assessing the scenarios being contemplated

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-11

The AU's Mission in Darfur: Bridging the Gaps

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing claims that the response of the international community to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur is inadequate

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-11

The Detention and Removal of Asylum Seekers

Parliamentary Library - Australia

An e-brief summarizing the issue of the detention of asylum seekers in Australia, together with links to material on policies and practices in other countries

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-06

Australia's Migration Program

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 2-page research note examining Australia's migration patterns since 1945 and recent initiatives introduced to address labour market concerns

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-05-11

International Migration: A Panel Data Analysis of Economic and Non-Economic Determinants

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 41-page discussion paper investigates economic and -non-economic determinants of migration inflows in 14 OECD countries between 1980 and 1995

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-05-10

Opening the Door to Our Community: A Framework for Engaging Victoria's Newest Residents - Refugees, TPV Holders and Asylum Seekers

Centre for Applied Social Research

A 72-page Australian report on the success of an inner-urban service provider in easing the resettlement process for refugees on temporary protection visas, and asylum seekers

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-04-29