Migration Policy Institute

??How can state governments fully tap into the skills of their residents who are immigrants to address acute shortages in the U.S. early childhood education and care (ECEC) labor force? We did a scan of 20 states to both map the gaps in credential recognition & look at innovative policies that have arisen, in particular since the pandemic ?? #skills #credentialrecognition #brainwaste

The number of unauthorized immigrants in the US has been rising—but not chiefly because of people from Mexico. Over the last decade, the number of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico has actually shrunk. As President-elect Donald Trump plans a massive deportation campaign, what might this mean? https://bit.ly/3ASaXPO

?? Including expulsions at US borders, more repatriations have been carried out under the Biden administration than any presidential term since the early 2000s. President-elect Donald Trump has made big promises about mass deportations. Can he fulfill them? Deporting noncitizens from the United States is expensive, logistically complicated and relies on cooperation from local communities and international partners alike.

?? CBP released their October border data showing 106K encounters border-wide, a slight increase from the 102K encounters in September, driven by the 27 percent increase in the "other" category. What else does the data show us? ? The nationality breakdown of those arriving at or between ports of entry continues to be disparate. Those from Mexico and Central America continue to arrive more between ports while those from Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti arrive at ports of entry. ? 51 percent of those arriving irregularly (57K) were processed with expedited removal and just 17 percent were processed with an NTA and released into the country, a continued trend since the implementation of the June rule limiting access to asylum for those who enter between ports. ?? The first month of FY 2025 shows many continued trends from previous months. In the months ahead we'll see if migrant encounters shift before Trump's second term in office begins.

?? Our team in Brussels is seeking three interns: one to begin as soon as possible (for a French speaker) and two to start in March. This is a great opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in various migration policy areas while working with our wonderful team!

For nearly 50 years, Sahrawi refugees have been displaced from Western Sahara, which many people call “Africa’s last colony.” The UN considers Western Sahara to be the world’s largest and most populous non-self-governing territory, with vast swaths under Morocco’s control. To sustain the community, young people have for decades left the Sahrawis’ isolated refugee camps in southwestern Algeria to study and live in Spain and elsewhere. Where once they returned to engage in the day-to-day work of camp administration or nation-building, now, many seem inclined not to return, juggling a more complex set of personal and collective responsibilities and aspirations. In our Migration Information Source magazine, Rita Reis provides an overview of the Sahrawi refugee situation and how dynamics are changing. #westernsahara #sahrawi #sadr?#sahrawirepublic

It has now been 1,000 days since Russia launched its full invasion of Ukraine, creating Europe’s largest refugee crisis since WWII. Over that time: ????The European Union for the 1st time ever triggered its Temporary Protection Directive, offering legal status to many of the estimated 6?? million Ukrainians who fled elsewhere in Europe ???? The exodus from Ukraine has presented an opportunity for nearby countries in need of workers—but integration efforts have sometimes lagged. ?? The sizable Ukrainian diaspora worldwide rallied to support people affected by the war, including by raising money and lobbying for international support. ???? In Russia, meanwhile, the invasion has led to international isolation and new pressures on the millions of Central Asian migrant workers. Get caught up with all our work on Ukraine: https://bit.ly/MPIUkraine #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainerefugees #ukrainianrefugees

“Maybe we should be coming up with another paradigm altogether.” Former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff has a new proposal for thinking about the rights of people harmed by the impacts of climate change. Instead of trying to expand the current humanitarian protection system to provide protection on more grounds, he is calling for a new right not to be displaced. What would that mean in practice? Listen to the conversation on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration. Find it wherever you get your audio content.

?? Highly skilled immigrants are over-represented across many high-income countries. Yet, a significant number face "brain waste," where they're employed in jobs well below their skill levels or are unemployed. This skills underutilization often results in lost wages, diminished economic growth, and lower tax revenues. Can countries turn the situation around? Recent changes in licensing and credentialing policies, some propelled by the pandemic, have sought to address the barriers. In our Migration Information Source magazine, Lee Kreimer explores the changing landscape. https://lnkd.in/e9Qv92tC

Nuestra Elizabeth Navarro explica algunas estadísticas clave sobre la población inmigrante dominicana en los EE. UU. Leer más: https://lnkd.in/eFuiSCUW