Articles
Click on the links below to learn more about immigrants and refugees including recommended policies, statistics, and an evaluation of a resettlement program.
What’s Next: Policy Recommendation from the Bush Institute
Abstract: “Congress must undertake a top-to-bottom overhaul of our immigration system. A more modern system that meets today’s realities can strengthen American values and keep America economically competitive. Robust border security must be combined with a robust legal immigration system; we can be a lawful society and a welcoming one at the same time. If we maintain the status quo — an immigration system woefully out of date, inefficient, and unwelcoming — we will no longer be the country of freedom and opportunity that we have been since our founding. Whether accomplished by comprehensive solutions or piecemeal legislation, the result must be the same — a new immigration system that works better for America.”
What is a refugee? Facts, FAQs, and how to help
This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about refugees and how individuals can help.
https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/what-is-a-refugee-facts
A Needs and Readiness Assessment of the United States Refugee Resettlement Program: Focus on Syrian Asylum-Seekers and Refugees
Abstract: “People fleeing from violence and persecution around the world view the United States (US) as a safe haven. But recent socio-political instability and growing anti-refugee sentiment, in light of an unprecedented global humanitarian crisis, challenge this longstanding view. To better understand the current socio-political climate, this study evaluated the US Refugee Resettlement Program(USRP) by focusing on Syrian asylum-seekers and refugees. Participants consisted of 71 resettlement organization leaders (e.g., chief operating officer and director of refugee services) who, between 2013 and 2016, collectively resettled 76 percent of all refugees and 44 percent of Syrians to the US. Reasons for current challenges are explored while strengths are emphasized and future directions offered, along with relevant policy and clinical implications.”
Key findings about U.S. immigrants
Abstract: “The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants. The population of immigrants is also very diverse, with just about every country in the world represented among U.S. immigrants. Pew Research Center regularly publishes statistical portraits of the nation’s foreign-born population, which include historical trends since 1960. Based on these portraits, here are answers to some key questions about the U.S. immigrant population.”
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/08/20/key-findings-about-u-s-immigrants/
Immigrants in Texas
This fact sheet by the American Immigration Council covers various statistics about immigrants in Texas including education levels, share of industry workers, and economic contributions.
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/immigrants-in-texas
Nonprofit Resources
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