The History of Immigration in the United States
The Top 10 Immigration Stories of 2011
Here are the Top 10 immigration stories of the last year:
The Top Immigration Embarrassments of 2011
Where there's immigration law and politics, there's bound to be embarrassment. And 2011 had plenty of it.
Immigrant Soldiers Gave Much to U.S. in Iraq
Immigrant soldiers contributed much to the U.S. effort in the Iraq war.
U.S. Allows Cuban Migrants Different Treatment
The United States gives migrants from Cuba special treatment under the "wet-foot, dry-foot" policy.
New Immigrants Assimilating Into U.S. Society
Study shows that new immigrants are assimilating into American society.
U.S. Attracts Christians, Buddhists
The United States has become the No. 1 destination for Christian and Buddhist immigrants.
What Is the Immigration Reform Act of 1986?
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, also known as the Simpson-Mazzoli Act, sought to end illegal immigration into the United States by granting legal status to about 3 million undocumented residents.
Immigrant Remittances Stabilize
Immigrant workers' remittances from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean is gradually returning to pre-recession levels.
Asian-American Communities Expanding
Asian-Americans are expanding from traditional population centers on the U.S. coasts to form new communities in the Sunbelt and Heartland.
Immigrants Lift Housing Market
Immigrant homeownership is rising steadily and it helped carry the U.S. economy through the national housing crash during the last decade.
Immigrants Assimilating Fast
A Pew Research Center finds that second-generation immigrants are assimilating fast, earning and learning more than their parents' generation.
Americans' View of Immigration Grows More Positive
A Gallup poll in 2012 finds that Americans' attitudes toward immigrants and immigration has grown more positive over the last five years.
Asian Immigrants' Numbers Surpass Hispanics
Asian Immigrants Surpass Hispanics
What's the History of Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
The comprehensive immigration reform legislation in Congress includes provisions to increase border security and create a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country.
Mexican-American Population Spikes in U.S.
A Pew study finds that births, not immigration, is the leading growth factor in the U.S. Hispanic population. Mexican-Americans are leading the surge.
Mexican Homebuyers Flee to Texas
Mexican immigrants are fleeing the drug violence in their country and buying homes in Texas, boosting the state's real estate market during the U.S. recession.
New York City's Immigrant Population Soars
New York City's immigrant population has soared, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg's calls for comprehensive immigration reform have gotten louder.
The 2012 Green Card Lottery Mess
A computer glitch caused huge problems in 2012 green card lottery.
Mexican-American Population Spikes in U.S.
A Pew study finds that births, not immigration, is the leading growth factor in the U.S. Hispanic population. Mexican-Americans are leading the surge.
Ellis Island Immigration Center
More than 20 million immigrants passed through the nation's premier federal immigration station between 1892 and 1924. Over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island in New York Harbor is a permanent exhibit celebrating American immigration. It is inscribed with over 700,000 names representing immigrants both living and deceased, from all nations and all points of entry. Names are also searchable online.
Historical Immigrant Data and a History of Immigration Legislation
FAIR provides historical immigrant admission data from 1821 to 2006, as well as a history of immigration legislation from 1790.
Immigration: The Changing Face of America
A feature presentation from the Library of Congress. Although it has been designed for students and educators, the content will appeal to anyone interested in the history of U.S. immigration.
Hispanics Have Highest Child Poverty Rate
Researchers found that more Hispanic children live in poverty in the United States than children of any other racial or ethnic group.
Silicon Valley Assists Undocumented Students
Leaders in the tech industry are helping undocumented students as they wait for DREAM Act to become a reality.
Illegal Immigrant Numbers Hold Steady
Homeland Security study finds U.S. population of illegal immigrants holding steady at 11.5 million.
Census Study Finds Historic Population Shift
A Census Bureau study shows minorities make up more than half the country's new babies, an historic shift in the U.S. population.
Mayors' Study Calls for Visa Reforms
Mayors' study supports making more visas available for highly skilled immigrants and foreign workers.
Arguments Against Arizona Law
Opponents of Arizona's immigration law and those that followed believe they are unconstitutional, promote profiling and damage local economies.
Profile of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was an enthusiastic opponent of illegal immigration and supporter of the controversial law Senate Bill 1070 when she signed it into law.
Study: St. Louis Needs More Immigrants
Researcher finds that St. Louis needs more immigrants to stimulate its stagnant economy.
Is It Hispanic or Latino?
Whether to use Hispanic or Latino is still a complicated matter that Americans have debated for decades.
Mexican Migration Trend Reverses
Pew study finds an historic reversal of Mexican migration across the U.S. border.
Study: State Immigration Laws Hinder Police
Study finds that harsh state immigration laws hinder police and make communities less safe.
Supreme Court Rejects Most of Arizona Immigration Law
The Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, rejected most of Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law and sent a message to state legislatures about federal sovereignty when it comes to making laws aimed at illegal immigrants.
What Health Care Ruling Means for Immigrants
Supreme Court ruling means immigrants with legal residency can buy health care insurance but undocumented immigrants are excluded.
Catholic Bishops Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Catholic bishops recognize the church's long history of immigrant advocacy and back comprehensive immigration reform, the DREAM Act and a guest-worker program.
U.S. Economy Dictates Migration
As the U.S economy improves and the historic recession recedes, more migrants from Mexico are crossing the border to find jobs here.
Immigrants Fueling Iowa, Nebraska Economies
University of Nebraska Omaha study finds that, even in recession, immigrants are essential to the economies of Nebraska and Iowa.
Immigrant Birth Rate Falls
Pew study finds that immigrant women are leading a sharp downturn of the birth rate in the United States
What Is a Guest-Worker Program?
Over the years, guest-worker programs have allowed foreign workers to enter the United States for a specified period of time and fill specific jobs.
Immigrants Learn English Faster Outside 'Enclaves'
Purdue study finds that immigrants will learn English faster when they aren't part of 'ethnic enclave' communities.
What Was 'Operation Peter Pan'?
About 14,000 Cuban children were brought to the United States between 1960 and 1962 during the CIA's Operation Peter Pan to escape Fidel Castro's oppressive regime.
Top Immigration Stories of 2012
President Obama's reelection was the major immigration story of 2012, a year with historic demographic shifts, political consequences and a major Supreme Court decision.