CAP Analysis Shows That Expanded Legal Pathways To Enter the U.S. Reduce Irregular Migration ArticleAugust 7, 2024 CAP Analysis Shows That Expanded Legal Pathways To Enter the U.S. Reduce Irregular Migration The CHNV parole processes discourage prospective migrants from seeking entry into the United States between official ports of entry, thereby reducing irregular migration. Aug 7, 2024 Tom K. Wong
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMarch 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
DACA Boosts Recipients’ Well-Being and Economic Contributions: 2022 Survey Results ArticleApril 27, 2023 DACA Boosts Recipients’ Well-Being and Economic Contributions: 2022 Survey Results The eighth annual survey of DACA recipients shows, yet again, DACA recipients’ many contributions to their communities and the U.S. economy more broadly while highlighting the need for a pathway to citizenship. Apr 27, 2023 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Debu Gandhi, Trinh Q. Truong, Nicole Svajlenka
The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 ArticleMay 10, 2022 The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Issued as a public health measure, there is no statistical evidence that border expulsions under Title 42 result in a lower COVID-19 case rate in the United States. May 10, 2022 Tom K. Wong, Nicole Svajlenka
2021 Survey of DACA Recipients Underscores the Importance of a Pathway to Citizenship ArticleFebruary 3, 2022 2021 Survey of DACA Recipients Underscores the Importance of a Pathway to Citizenship The seventh annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s myriad benefits—as well as why policymakers must create a pathway to citizenship for recipients. Feb 3, 2022 Tom K. Wong, Claudia Flores, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, 2 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Nicole Svajlenka
Testimony of Tom K. Wong Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety In the NewsMay 12, 2021 Testimony of Tom K. Wong Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety CAP senior fellow Tom K. Wong testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety about the need to provide millions of immigrant essential workers with a pathway to U.S. citizenship. May 12, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Tom K. Wong
There’s no migrant ‘surge’ at the U.S. southern border. Here’s the data. In the NewsMarch 23, 2021 There’s no migrant ‘surge’ at the U.S. southern border. Here’s the data. Authors Tom K. Wong, Gabriel De Roche, and Jesus Rojas Venzor dispel myths about what’s happening at the U.S. southern border. Mar 23, 2021 The Washington Post Tom K. Wong, Gabriel De Roche, Jesus Rojas Venzor
There Is No Evidence That TPS Designations Increase Irregular Migration to the United States ArticleFebruary 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
Nepali TPS Holders Make Significant Contributions to America ReportOctober 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
New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients ArticleOctober 5, 2020 New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients DACA continues to be a major success, but the Trump administration’s newest attempt to restrict the initiative threatens this progress. Oct 5, 2020 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 4 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Philip E. Wolgin
Amid Changes to the DACA Program and COVID-19, DACA Recipients are Fired Up and Civically Engaged In the NewsOctober 2, 2020 Amid Changes to the DACA Program and COVID-19, DACA Recipients are Fired Up and Civically Engaged Tom K. Wong and others write about the results of a 2020 survey of DACA recipients. Oct 2, 2020 United We Dream Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 4 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Philip E. Wolgin
LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections ArticleOctober 17, 2019 LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections A new survey shows that LGBTQ DACA recipients fear the consequences of losing the program’s protections. Oct 17, 2019 Sharita Gruberg, Laura E. Durso, Tom K. Wong
DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November ArticleSeptember 19, 2019 DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the fate of DACA, new results show that the initiative remains critical for recipients, their families, and the economy. Sep 19, 2019 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 5 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Philip E. Wolgin
Did a 2015 Flores Court Ruling Increase the Number of Families Arriving at the Southwest Border? ArticleOctober 16, 2018 Did a 2015 Flores Court Ruling Increase the Number of Families Arriving at the Southwest Border? Analysis of border apprehension numbers does not provide any evidence that the 2015 Flores court ruling increased the number of families arriving at the border. Oct 16, 2018 Tom K. Wong
Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged In the NewsAugust 23, 2018 Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged The authors discuss the results from a survey detailing the experiences of DACA recipients. Aug 23, 2018 United We Dream Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Tom Jawetz, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Patrick O’Shea, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Philip E. Wolgin
Amid Legal and Political Uncertainty, DACA Remains More Important Than Ever ArticleAugust 15, 2018 Amid Legal and Political Uncertainty, DACA Remains More Important Than Ever A survey of DACA beneficiaries finds the program has had an outsize effect on participants, their families, and the U.S. economy as a whole—even as recipients face uncertainty about the future. Aug 15, 2018 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Tom Jawetz, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Patrick O’Shea, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Philip E. Wolgin
Do Family Separation and Detention Deter Immigration? ReportJuly 24, 2018 Do Family Separation and Detention Deter Immigration? Statistical analysis of data on southwest border apprehensions illustrates that policies of family separation and detention will not deter families from coming to the United States. Jul 24, 2018 Tom K. Wong
DACA Recipients’ Economic and Educational Gains Continue to Grow ArticleAugust 28, 2017 DACA Recipients’ Economic and Educational Gains Continue to Grow According to the largest study to date, DACA recipients continue to play a critical role in the American economy, gaining higher wages, buying cars and houses, and starting businesses, benefiting the entire nation. Aug 28, 2017 Tom K. Wong, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Adam Luna, 5 More Henry Manning, Adrian Reyna, Patrick O’Shea, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
The Effects of Sanctuary Policies on Crime and the Economy ReportJanuary 26, 2017 The Effects of Sanctuary Policies on Crime and the Economy Statistical analysis illustrates that across a range of social and economic indicators, sanctuary counties perform better than comparable nonsanctuary counties. Jan 26, 2017 Tom K. Wong
New Study of DACA Beneficiaries Shows Positive Economic and Educational Outcomes ArticleOctober 18, 2016 New Study of DACA Beneficiaries Shows Positive Economic and Educational Outcomes Four years in, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative continues to have a major impact on individuals and families, as well as on the economy. Oct 18, 2016 Tom K. Wong, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Adrian Reyna, 4 More Ignacia Rodriguez, Patrick O’Shea, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
Results from a Nationwide Survey of DACA Recipients Illustrate the Program’s Impact ArticleJuly 9, 2015 Results from a Nationwide Survey of DACA Recipients Illustrate the Program’s Impact A nationwide survey shows that DACA recipients are getting better jobs, earning more money, and acquiring more higher education. Jul 9, 2015 Tom K. Wong, Kelly K. Richter, Ignacia Rodriguez, 1 More Philip E. Wolgin
Statistical Analysis Shows that Violence, Not Deferred Action, Is Behind the Surge of Unaccompanied Children Crossing the Border ArticleJuly 8, 2014 Statistical Analysis Shows that Violence, Not Deferred Action, Is Behind the Surge of Unaccompanied Children Crossing the Border Based on a statistical analysis of unaccompanied children arrivals data, border security statistics, and violence levels in Central America, it is clear that violence in countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador—rather than deferred action or lax U.S. border enforcement—is driving the increase in unaccompanied children. Jul 8, 2014 Tom K. Wong
Undocumented No More ReportSeptember 20, 2013 Undocumented No More This analysis of the first year of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program examines its implementation; which groups have had the most success with the program; and the role that community-based organizations, new and traditional media, and the political context of individual states play in DACA implementation and outreach. Sep 20, 2013 Tom K. Wong, Angela S. García, Marisa Abrajano, 3 More David FitzGerald, Karthick Ramakrishnan, Sally Le