Immigration & Refugees
Circular Migration: A Sustainable Concept for Migration Policy?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a new Franco-German initiative on temporary labour migration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
Circular Immigration: Counts of Exits and Years Away from the Host Country
IZA
A 26-page discussion paper examining the character of circular/repeat immigation to Germany
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-09-03
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
Choice or Necessity: Do immigrants and Their Children Choose Self-employment for the Same Reasons?
Statistics Canada
A 43-page Canadian study examining whether children of immigrants are influenced by the same factors as their parents in choosing self-employment
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2012-04-27
Children of Immigrants: Economic Well-Being
Urban Institute
This 8-page US brief focuses on immigrant families’ incomes, economic wellbeing, and use of public benefits
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-07
Changing Perceptions of Islamic Authority among Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom
IRRP
This 32-page study provides insight into Muslims' views on immigrant integration by examining how their perceptions of religious authority shape their engagement with broader society
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-03-24
Challenges and Opportunities of International Migration for the E.U., Its Member States, Neighbouring Countries and Regions: A Policy Note
Institute for Futures Studies
A 70-page report identifying the key challenges and opportunities for migration in and around Europe
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-09-03
Cargo Cult in Africa: Remittances and the State in Tanzania
DIIS
This 23-page Danish working paper explores the current celebration of remittances in Tanzania as a magic bullet for the creation of development and economic growth
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-07-01
Canadian Immigration Policy and Immigrant Economic Outcomes: Why the Differences in Outcomes between Sweden and Canada?
IZA
A 27-page discussion paper in which Canada’s immigration policy and outcomes are contrasted to the Swedish immigration experience
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-04-03
Canada
Fraser Institute
A critique of Canada's existing refugee system
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-01-07
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
Bringing Employers into the Immigration Debate: Survey and Conference
Public Policy Forum
An 81-page report of a survey of the attitudes of Canadian employers to the employment of immigrants, and a follow-up conference discussing the survey's findings and related matters
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-01-04
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
Brain Strain: Optimising Highly Skilled Migration from Developing Countries
Institute for Public Policy Research
This 43-page report examines the phenomenon of skilled migration from developing countries and urges a policy of optimisation to ensure that there is a net benefit to those countries
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-24
Brain Drain in Globalization: A General Equilibrium Analysis from the Sending Countries' Perspective
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper assesses the global effects of brain drain on developing economies and quantifies the relative sizes of various static and dynamic impacts
Globalisation & International Trade, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-06-23
Boat Arrivals in Australia Since 1976
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 26-page background note provides a brief overview of the historical and political context surrounding boat arrivals in Australia since 1976. It includes background on the global context; government policy responses; trends in public opinion on the issues; and links to some of the key resources
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-07-02
Biometrics Field Trial Evaluation Report
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The 112-page Canadian report of a field trial to assess the broad impacts of biometric technology
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-01-06
Beyond Stockholm: Overcoming the Inconsistencies of Immigration Policy
EPC
This 98-page working paper offers suggestions about a future European immigration and asylum policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-11
Beyond Aid: Migration as a Tool for Disaster Recovery
CGD
This 4-page US policy brief explores the various legal channels through which the U.S. government could, after future overseas disasters, leverage the power of migration to help limited numbers of people
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-06-08
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 & RefugeesPosted: 2005-10-18
Bearers of Global Jihad? Immigration and National Security after 9/11
Nixon Center
This 151-page U.S. monograph explores the connection between immigration and terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-26
Barriers and Bridges: Access to Education for Internally Displaced Children
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement
An 8-page paper drawing attention to the importance of understanding and overcoming the barriers faced by internally displaced children in accessing their right to education
Immigration & Refugees, EducationPosted: 2005-01-17
Bangladesh: Who Migrates Overseas and Is It Worth Their While?
World Bank
This 37-page paper examines Bangladeshi emigrants, how they migrate abroad, where remittances are used, and whether the benefits from migrating are greater than the costs
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-09-09
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
Australia's Settlement Services for Migrants and Refugees 2009
Parliamentary Library of Australia
This report examines the development of Australia's settlement services for refugees and migrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-06-11
Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program: Community Views on Current Challenges and Future Directions
Refugee Council of Australia
The 121-page annual report of national consultations on the future of Australia's refugee and humanitarian program
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-02-13
Australia's Population Future
Business Council of Australia
A 53-page position paper arguing for a substantial population growth rate and the establishment of a national body to co-ordinate population policy issues
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-04-27
Australia's Most Recent Immigrants 2001
Australian Bureau of Statistics
A 194-page report studying recent shifts in Australian international migration and their impacts. Describes the influence of international migration on the Australian population distribution, the economic and social characteristics of recent arrivals
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-07-26
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 & RefugeesPosted: 2005-05-11
Australia's Migration Program
Australian Parliamentary Library Research and Information Service
This 18-page background note examines the change in focus from increasing Australia's population to meeting the labour needs of the economy
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-10-11
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 & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-14
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
Attitudes Towards Immigrants, Other Integration Barriers and Their Veracity
IZA
This 14-page discussion paper studies opinions and attitudes towards immigrants and minorities, and their interaction with other barriers to minorities' economic integration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-08-29
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 & RefugeesPosted: 2005-08-23
Asylum Seekers
Research Service, Parliament of New South Wales
Kathryn Simon
Immigration & Refugees, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-27
Asylum Scorecard
Policy Exchange
A 2-page comparison of asylum statistics for U.S., Japan, Germany, U.K., France, Italy and Canada
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-09
Asylum Levels and Trends in Industrialized Countries, First Half 2011
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
This 36-page report summarizes patterns and trends in the number of individual asylum claims submitted in Europe and selected non-European countries during the first six months of 2011
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-10-19
Asylum and Immigration Cooperation after Lisbon
SWP
This 4-page German commentary takes a critical look at the prospects for reform in European asylum and migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04
Assimilating Immigrants: Why America Can and France Cannot
Rand Corporation
This 28-page occasional paper compares the responses of the U.S. and France to mass immigration and discusses the policy implications
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-09-16
Are Muslim Immigrants Different in Terms of Cultural Integration?
IZA
This 23-page discussion paper compares the determinants of religious identity for Muslims and non-Muslims in the UK
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-09-07
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
Are Immigrants More Mobile than Natives? Evidence from Germany
IZA
A 46-page discussion paper comparing the labour mobility of immigrants to Germany with that of natives
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-30
Après Nous Le Déluge: Fertility and the Intensity of Struggle against Immigration
CESifo
An 18-page working paper investigating why host countries allocate very limited resources to the struggle against illegal immigration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-06-16
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
An Immigration System Where Everybody Wins
EPI
A US article indicating that research makes a strong case that immigration brings economic benefits not just for individual immigrant workers and their families, but also for native-born workers
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-12
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
America's New Welcome Mat: A Look at the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT program
Center for Immigration Studies
Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in support of the US-VISIT program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-10
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
African Migration to Europe
CFR
A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
Afghanistan: What Now for Refugees?
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the renewed population displacement and the consequences of the government’s inability to ensure security and basic services for the returnees
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-09-10
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
Addressing Climate Change and Migration in Asia and the Pacific
ADB
This 94-page report is designed to generate policy responses to climate-induced migration in the Asia/Pacific region
Climate Change & Environment, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2012-03-30
Achieving Outcomes for Children and Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
ARACY
This 82-page paper reports on research (both primary research and a literature review), undertaken with the aim of demonstrating strategies for successful inclusion into Australian society of children and families from culturally and linguistically different (CaLD) backgrounds.
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-11-21
A Survey of the World's Oceans
PRI
A 32-page Canadian discussion paper examining international approaches to the management of diversity in society
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-02
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
A Profile of the World's Young Developing Country's Migrants
IZA
A 33-page discussion paper presenting a rich profile of the young developing world migrants across the globe
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-08-08
A Preliminary Exploration of the Linkages between Refugees and Small Arms
Bonn International Center for Conversion
This 83-page paper explores the complex relationship beteen refugees and arms diffusion, and examines the sources of small arms available to refeugees
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-25
A Note on Measures of Human Capital for Immigrants: Examining the American Community Survey and New Immigrant Survey
IZA
This 24-page discussion paper examines whether where an immigrant acquires human capital matters in earnings regressions
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-12-29
A New Paradigm of International Migration: Implications for Migration Policy and Planning for Australia
Information and Research Services, Dept. of the Parliamentary Library
A 2-page research note arguing that Australia's thinking and research on immigration have been overtaken by the new realities
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-23
A New Approach: Breaking the Stalemate on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Centre for Policy Development
This 52-page report comprehensively critiques Australia’s refugee and asylum policies and finds they are inhumane, ineffective and expensive
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-08-24
A Literature Review of Public Opinion Research on Canadian Attitudes towards Multiculturalism and Immigration, 2006-2009
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
A 48-page Canadian report reviewing all publicly-available data relating to issues of multiculturalism and immigration from 2006 to 2009
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2012-03-21
A Labor Mobility Agenda for Development
CGDev
This 28-page US paper argues that every rich country should consider its immigration policy to be part of its international development policy, and vice versa
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-01-29
A Gendered Assessment of the Brain Drain
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper researches gender-disaggregated indicators of the brain drain
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-12-30
A Farewell to Open Borders? The Danish Approach
CEPS
This 14-page paper seeks to clarify a few basic elements to help counter future ‘plots’ against free movement within Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-11
A Conversation on Trust: Community Policing and Refugee Settlement in Regional Australia
Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies
A 67-page Australian report arguing that community policing can provide strategies and reassurances to support newly arrived refugee communities to Australia particularly with respect to their understanding of rights and responsibilities under Australian law
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-08-02
A Comparison of Australian and Canadian Immigration Policies and Labour Market Outcomes
Dept. of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs - Australia
A 52-page study examining differences in the labour market outcomes of immigrants to Australia and Canada
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-01-09
Crimes against Humanity in Western Burma: The Situation of the Rohingyas
Irish Centre for Human Rights
A 154-page report on the persecution of a minority Muslim group in Burma
Human Rights, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-08-12
Changing Perceptions of Islamic Authority among Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom
This 32-page Canadian study examines how Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom view Islamic authority
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-04-14
Balancing Exclusion, Prosecution and Non-refoulement
Centre for European Studies - Australia
A 43-page Australian working paper considering to what extent the Dutch government has been successful in balancing the three imperatives of exclusion, prosecution and non-refoulement in respect of refugees
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-02-18