A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that sanctuary policies protect immigrants and reduce deportations, but have no measurable impact on crime rates. Sanctuary policies prevented about 22,300 deportations nationwide between 2013 and 2015.
A new study from Stanford University's Immigration Policy Lab found that many refugees in the US move to different states soon after arrival, primarily seeking better job markets and social networks. Refugees are more likely to leave high-unemployment states and join those with booming economies.
A new study from the Immigration Policy Lab at ETH Zurich and Stanford University found that immigrants who naturalized earned more money each year than those who didn't, with the boost in income being largest for people facing the greatest disadvantages in the labor market. Citizenship was shown to counteract discrimination in the job...
A streamlined fee waiver process enabled about 73,000 low-income immigrants to become citizens each year, according to a new study from Stanford University's Immigration Policy Lab. The reform replaced a convoluted process with clear guidelines and a simple form, making it easier for those eligible to apply.
A recent study by Stanford University and ETH Zurich found that refugees living in areas with larger numbers of people who share their background are more likely to be employed. The study revealed a 2% boost in employment for every 10% increase in the size of ethnic networks. Refugees, especially women, benefit most from proximity to m...
A new study from Stanford University's Immigration Policy Lab found that providing low-income immigrants with free access to application assistance boosts naturalization rates. The gentlest kind of nudge—simple, well-placed information—most effectively targets those who are less educated and have lower incomes.
Researchers developed a pragmatic survey tool to measure immigrant integration across six dimensions: psychological, economic, political, social, linguistic, and navigational. The tool's validity was tested with empirical tests, showing it can differentiate between levels of integration and track with commonly used predictors.
Research from the Immigration Policy Lab found that EU countries' temporary employment bans for refugees hinder their long-term integration. Refugees who faced shorter wait times to work had higher employment rates, while those with longer bans struggled to find jobs and were more likely to be demotivated.
The Swiss State Secretariat for Migration and the Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) are testing a new data-driven method to assign asylum seekers to cantons across Switzerland. The algorithm aims to maximize job chances, and its recommendations will be compared to those of randomly allocated individuals over several years.
A new algorithm developed by Stanford University's Immigration Policy Lab can optimize refugee resettlement, leading to improved employment and integration rates. The algorithm takes into account individual characteristics and local conditions to match refugees with the most suitable locations.
The study found that low-income immigrants are deterred from applying for US citizenship due to the high cost of the application process, with costs rising by 800% since 1985. A new public-private program, NaturalizeNY, offers vouchers covering the fee, doubling the application rate among recipients.
A new Stanford University study found that protecting unauthorized immigrant parents from deportation leads to dramatic improvements in their children's mental health. Research examined the intergenerational effects of DACA on 8,610 children born between 2003 and 2015.