Stories Tagged as
Immigration
What it takes to work in America
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 12, 2023
Pathways for highly educated immigrants or seasonal workers can be scarce, and for other jobs they're practically nonexistent.
What immigration actually does to jobs, wages and more
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 12, 2023
Republican lawmakers want immigration changes in exchange for Ukraine aid. What does economic research say about current policy?
As migration spikes, Germany attempts to crack down on illegal immigration
Nov 6, 2023
The number of people entering Germany without permission hit a high in September. Now, the country is levying tougher legal sentences for trafficking.
Inside the world of immigration scams
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 20, 2023
From faux English language programs to government impersonators, here's how criminals are targeting immigrants.
Immigration reform seen as key to U.S. AI leadership
by
Matt Levin
Sep 15, 2023
If the U.S. fails to attract and retain foreign AI talent, the biggest winner could be Canada.
The economic cost of waiting at the border in limbo
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 3, 2023
Those waiting on an asylum request often can't move forward with a job, housing or education.
The growing business of immigrant surveillance
Aug 2, 2023
Under the Biden administration, there’s been a rapid expansion of the electronic monitoring of immigrant families and individuals waiting for their immigration cases to move through the courts over several years. This investment in surveillance and case management tech is throwing private prison companies a lifeline.
For public good, not for profit.
Why is Latin America's economy lagging in its pandemic recovery?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 1, 2023
William Maloney, chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank, says inflation is only part of the puzzle.
WhatsApp has streamlined business communication for human smuggling
Aug 1, 2023
Social media has transformed global communication, benefiting those who are in the business of guiding and transporting migrants seeking better lives.
For asylum seekers, access to the U.S. hinges on a phone app that's challenging to use
Jun 13, 2023
Some migrants have spent months logging on everyday, scrambling for an appointment through the CBP One app.