2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMar 25, 2024 2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMar 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare ArticleJan 25, 2024 DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare DACA recipients collectively earn nearly $27.9 billion and contribute nearly $2.1 billion to Social Security and Medicare each year, making the economy and their communities stronger. Jan 25, 2024 Trinh Q. Truong, Silva Mathema
Despite Barriers, DACA Entrepreneurs Contribute To Their Communities ReportJan 25, 2024 Despite Barriers, DACA Entrepreneurs Contribute To Their Communities DACA has empowered its recipients to pursue entrepreneurship and continue helping their families, their communities, and the U.S. economy in the face of significant barriers. Jan 25, 2024 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong
Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border ReportOct 26, 2022 Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border In the face of election-cycle demagoguery on immigration, the Biden-Harris administration is moving forward with a serious, multipronged strategy to address the complex root causes of migration in the region. Oct 26, 2022 Silva Mathema, Zefitret Abera Molla
Ending Title 42: A Step Toward Restoring Access to Asylum at the U.S. Border VideoApr 11, 2022 Ending Title 42: A Step Toward Restoring Access to Asylum at the U.S. Border The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42, effective May 23, 2022, is a key step toward restoring the right to seek asylum at the border. Apr 11, 2022 Claudia Flores, Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, 5 More Zefitret Abera Molla, Patrick Gaspard, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo
The Urgency of Designating Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status ReportMar 3, 2022 The Urgency of Designating Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status The U.S. government should immediately grant Temporary Protected Status to Cameroonian nationals in the United States, given the extraordinary and deteriorating conditions in the country that make a safe return impossible. Mar 3, 2022 Silva Mathema, Zefitret Abera Molla
Temporary Protected Status Is Critical To Tackling the Root Causes of Migration in the Americas ReportOct 28, 2021 Temporary Protected Status Is Critical To Tackling the Root Causes of Migration in the Americas Remittances from immigrants, including TPS holders, are an organic and powerful resource that provide people living in the Central American region direct access to basic needs and even economic stability. Oct 28, 2021 Silva Mathema, Joel Martinez
The Refugee Crisis: Smarter, Better Resettlement In the NewsSep 14, 2021 The Refugee Crisis: Smarter, Better Resettlement Silva Mathema explains how the United States can rebuild its refugee resettlement program. Sep 14, 2021 Democracy Journal Silva Mathema
Redefining Homeland Security: A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges ReportJun 16, 2021 Redefining Homeland Security: A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges To meet the challenges of today, the Biden administration and Congress should reform the Department of Homeland Security around a mission that highlights safety and services alongside its traditional protecting roles. Jun 16, 2021 Mara Rudman, Rudy deLeon, Joel Martinez, 5 More Elisa Massimino, Silva Mathema, Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt, Philip E. Wolgin
A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges VideoJun 16, 2021 A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges What America needs from the Department of Homeland Security today is different from when it was founded nearly 20 years ago. Jun 16, 2021 Mara Rudman, Rudy deLeon, Joel Martinez, 5 More Elisa Massimino, Silva Mathema, Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt, Philip E. Wolgin
Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families ArticleMay 27, 2021 Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families Reinstating the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act or eliminating the three- and 10-year entry bars, or making both changes, would allow many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status. May 27, 2021 Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Sofia Carratala
There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States ArticleFeb 17, 2021 There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States Statistical analysis does not demonstrate a “magnet” effect after Temporary Protected Status designations. Feb 17, 2021 Tom K. Wong, Tom Jawetz, Silva Mathema
TPS Can Promote Stability and Recovery for Central American Countries Hit by Recent Hurricanes ReportDec 21, 2020 TPS Can Promote Stability and Recovery for Central American Countries Hit by Recent Hurricanes Hurricanes Eta and Iota caused widespread damage to several already fragile Central American countries, leaving them incapable of safely and adequately accepting the return of their own nationals living abroad. Dec 21, 2020 Silva Mathema, Tom Jawetz
Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century ReportOct 26, 2020 Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century The United States must learn from past experiences—from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks through the Trump administration—to rebuild a resilient refugee resettlement program. Oct 26, 2020 Silva Mathema, Sofia Carratala
Nepali TPS Holders Make Significant Contributions to America ReportOct 19, 2020 Nepali TPS Holders Make Significant Contributions to America A new survey illustrates the importance of TPS in the lives of Nepali immigrants—and the role TPS plays in enabling them to contribute to the country’s economy and society. Oct 19, 2020 Tom K. Wong, Anna Coleman, Pabitra Khati Benjamin, 2 More Aakriti Khanal, Silva Mathema
Protecting Farmworkers From Coronavirus and Securing the Food Supply ReportApr 23, 2020 Protecting Farmworkers From Coronavirus and Securing the Food Supply Lawmakers must take action to ensure the health and safety of farmworkers while avoiding disruptions to the United States’ food supply. Apr 23, 2020 Caius Z. Willingham, Silva Mathema
Removing Barriers for Immigrant Medical Professionals Is Critical To Help Fight Coronavirus ArticleApr 2, 2020 Removing Barriers for Immigrant Medical Professionals Is Critical To Help Fight Coronavirus The federal government, states, and other agencies must do more to enable immigrant health care professionals to join the fight against the pandemic. Apr 2, 2020 Silva Mathema
Immigrant Doctors Can Help Lower Physician Shortages in Rural America ReportJul 29, 2019 Immigrant Doctors Can Help Lower Physician Shortages in Rural America If federal and state polices are instituted to remove immigration and licensing barriers, immigrant doctors will be able to better serve rural communities, reducing physician shortages and improving health care access. Jul 29, 2019 Silva Mathema
Refugees Thrive in America ReportNov 19, 2018 Refugees Thrive in America By cutting the number of refugees allowed to enter the United States, the Trump administration is undermining the nation’s historic role as a beacon of freedom and ignoring the advancements of many hardworking aspiring Americans. Nov 19, 2018 Silva Mathema
What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It ReportSep 13, 2018 What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It If DACA ends, recipients across the country will be at risk of losing their access to driver’s licenses, affordable higher education, and occupational licenses—but states can help protect them. Sep 13, 2018 Silva Mathema
Revival and Opportunity ReportSep 2, 2018 Revival and Opportunity Immigrants are playing a key role in reviving and growing many rural communities and with the right policies could play an even bigger role in sustaining them. Sep 2, 2018 Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Anneliese Hermann
They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries ReportJun 1, 2018 They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries People are still fleeing their home countries in the Northern Triangle and Venezuela in search of a safer place to live away from violence and instability. Jun 1, 2018 Silva Mathema
What Works ReportFeb 28, 2018 What Works Many U.S. organizations have developed practical and effective ways to boost refugee integration, and these programs are worth preserving. Feb 28, 2018 Silva Mathema
Fact Sheets: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget Harms Nearly Every Community Across the Country Fact SheetFeb 16, 2018 Fact Sheets: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget Harms Nearly Every Community Across the Country Trump’s budget is an unmitigated disaster for everyday Americans—including women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, communities of color, and more. Feb 16, 2018 Eliza Schultz, Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Rejane Frederick, 7 More Silva Mathema, Connor Maxwell, Heidi Schultheis, Anusha Ravi, Leila Schochet, Leonard Scott IV, Shabab Ahmed Mirza
The Mainstreaming of Trump’s Reckless Worldviews ArticleJul 18, 2017 The Mainstreaming of Trump’s Reckless Worldviews The budget introduced by House Republicans too closely resembles the president’s imbalanced approach to national security. Jul 18, 2017 Nathan Fenstermacher, Silva Mathema, Cathleen Kelly, 1 More Lawrence J. Korb
Keeping Families Together ReportMar 16, 2017 Keeping Families Together A national and state-by-state look at family members of the 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States. Mar 16, 2017 Silva Mathema
State-by-State Estimates of the Family Members of Unauthorized Immigrants InteractiveMar 16, 2017 State-by-State Estimates of the Family Members of Unauthorized Immigrants An interactive details the number and distribution of mixed-status families, by state. Mar 16, 2017 Silva Mathema
Trump Preparing to Open New Front in His Dangerous, Misguided War on Immigrants ArticleFeb 14, 2017 Trump Preparing to Open New Front in His Dangerous, Misguided War on Immigrants Donald Trump is actively considering barring millions of immigrants from legally entering the United States to reunite with their families under the pretext that they are not rich enough. Feb 14, 2017 Silva Mathema, Rachel West, Shawn Fremstad
Defending an American Tradition, Communities Welcome Syrian Refugees ArticleJan 27, 2017 Defending an American Tradition, Communities Welcome Syrian Refugees Communities in the United States are successfully resettling and integrating thousands of Syrian refugees, even as President Trump plans to ban refugee admissions from Syria. Jan 27, 2017 Silva Mathema
Ending DACA Will Cost States Billions of Dollars ArticleJan 9, 2017 Ending DACA Will Cost States Billions of Dollars A state-by-state look at the annual GDP loss from losing DACA workers highlights the extreme economic damage of ending the DACA initiative. Jan 9, 2017 Silva Mathema
Syrian Immigrants in the United States ReportDec 13, 2016 Syrian Immigrants in the United States Syrian immigrants are thriving members of American society and represent a strong receiving community for new refugees. Dec 13, 2016 David Dyssegaard Kallick, Cyierra Roldan, Silva Mathema
Refugee Integration in the United States ReportJun 16, 2016 Refugee Integration in the United States Over time, refugees who have resettled in the United States integrate well into local economies and their new communities, and a majority of them become citizens. Jun 16, 2016 David Dyssegaard Kallick, Silva Mathema
A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation ReportMay 5, 2016 A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation Over the medium and long term, the United States and its partners must protect asylum seekers from the Northern Triangle and tackle the root causes of violence and structural poverty. May 5, 2016 Dan Restrepo, Silva Mathema
They Are Refugees: An Increasing Number of People Are Fleeing Violence in the Northern Triangle ArticleFeb 24, 2016 They Are Refugees: An Increasing Number of People Are Fleeing Violence in the Northern Triangle The escalating violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala is forcing many citizens—especially mothers and children—to flee to safety. Feb 24, 2016 Silva Mathema
Providing Identification to Unauthorized Immigrants ReportNov 24, 2015 Providing Identification to Unauthorized Immigrants Expanding access to and acceptance of identification cards and driver’s licenses for unauthorized immigrants would bring broad societal benefits. Nov 24, 2015 Silva Mathema