U.S. Immigration
Increasing global and domestic populations have made immigration a heated issue. While some believe the United States has an obligation to welcome immigrants, others advocate tighter border control. This U.S. Immigration Web Guide offers more information about the issue, from the history of U.S. immigration to current services, U.S. immigration law, and American population statistics and projections. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
Expand All Guide SectionsBackground Information on Immigration
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Immigration Organizations
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Resources for Immigration News
U.S. immigration laws are constantly changing and being called into question. Fortunately, there are a number of think tanks, federations and other organizations that specialize in the latest immigration debates and policies: use these resources to keep current on the latest immigration laws, and to stay informed about the subtleties and implications of U.S. immigration policy. You’ll find outlets that offer both objective information as well as organizations with a political bias.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many of the sites recommended earlier in this guide are also great sources for current immigration information. For example, visit the United States Immigration Support Web site’s “News” section.
- These organizations usually feature in-depth analysis of immigration issues (often from a legal perspective); you’ll find more concise stories at daily news sources. Newspapers in border states like California, Texas and Arizona often prominently feature articles on immigration. The Los Angeles Times, the Houston Chronicle and the Arizona Republic are good places to get news on border issues.
Dulcinea's Picks
For unbiased immigration data …
The Immigration Policy Center
, part of the American Immigration Law Foundation, publishes thoughtful, detailed analysis of policy and immigration data.
Public Agenda
is a nonpartisan group that seeks to inform the public on data and policy. The “Immigration” section of this Web site provides a well-rounded overview of public opinion and immigration issues: for example, visit “Bills and Proposals” to read about the public response to proposed immigration measures.
For politically biased immigration data …
The Center for Immigration Studies
is an independent research organization whose opinions about immigration tend to be conservative. Its official Web site provides current and historical data about immigration, and covers major issues associated with immigration, such as “Wages and Poverty.”
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI)
is an immigration think tank with a slightly left-of-center bias. MPI provides information about U.S. immigration from around the world, unlike many immigration organizations that stress the U.S. relationship with Mexico.
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