Immigration

Migrants around the world sent nearly $670 billion back to family members in their home countries. For some countries, remittances make up a quarter to a half of GDP.

Pathways for highly educated immigrants or seasonal workers can be scarce, and for other jobs they're practically nonexistent.

Republican lawmakers want immigration changes in exchange for Ukraine aid. What does economic research say about current policy?

The number of people entering Germany without permission hit a high in September. Now, the country is levying tougher legal sentences for trafficking.

From faux English language programs to government impersonators, here's how criminals are targeting immigrants.

If the U.S. fails to attract and retain foreign AI talent, the biggest winner could be Canada.

Those waiting on an asylum request often can't move forward with a job, housing or education.

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.

William Maloney, chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank, says inflation is only part of the puzzle.

Social media has transformed global communication, benefiting those who are in the business of guiding and transporting migrants seeking better lives.