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Why Mexico is key to American prosperity
Kai Ryssdal Apr 25, 2013
Despite problems with immigration and drug cartels, Mexico is growing a middle class and stable economy. One that benefits the United States.
Citizenship can make a difference in your paycheck
Peter O'Dowd Apr 17, 2013
A new study links citizenship for undocumented workers to better pay and working conditions. But other experts say newly legalized low-wage workers still run the risk of poor treatment on the job.
Farmers, unions balance economic interests for immigration deal
Krissy Clark Apr 15, 2013
Farmers hope the proposal to expand farm worker visas will stabilize their labor supply. Unions focus on making sure the deal protects workers and their wages.
Ready, fire, aim: Why Silicon Valley shoots from the hip
Sally Herships Apr 11, 2013
After embarrassing misstatements during the launch of a Mark Zuckerberg nonprofit, hear why blunders like this can happen in Silicon Valley, the capital of social media.
Immigration reform worries E-Verify critics
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 10, 2013
The system continues to thwart some eligible workers at a time lawmakers mull expanding it.
Guest workers remain sticking point in immigration debate
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 8, 2013
With Congress back, the immigration debate is likely to heat up. We take a look at the 'economic constituents' of the guest worker question.
Brazil looks to attract foreign engineers, doctors to boost economy
Jeremy Hobson Apr 5, 2013
Stephen Keppel, economic editor at Univision News, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain how Brazil is working to attract foreign skilled workers from around the world.
Confused by immigration politics? Explaining the 'prevailing wage'
David Weinberg Apr 1, 2013
Key business and labor groups have agreed to a temporary worker plan that may result in political compromise. The deal hinges on paying a "prevailing wage."
Want a U.S. visa? Got a spare $500,000?
Adam Allington Apr 1, 2013
The government is doling out a growing number of visas to immigrants who invest half a million dollars in the U.S.
How telecom reform in Mexico could impact U.S. immigration
Jeremy Hobson Mar 21, 2013
New Mexican President Peña Nieto hopes to reshape the country's phone and television service by increasing competition through foreign investment.
