Migration Policy Institute
@migrationpolicy.bsky.social
Nonpartisan think tank generating evidence-based research, smart policy, essential data on global migration
What’s climate migration?
Our Climate Migration 101 explainer gives you all the info you need.
https://bit.ly/3LxCVoX
Our Climate Migration 101 explainer gives you all the info you need.
https://bit.ly/3LxCVoX
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What’s climate migration?
Our Climate Migration 101 explainer gives you all the info you need.
https://bit.ly/3LxCVoX
Our Climate Migration 101 explainer gives you all the info you need.
https://bit.ly/3LxCVoX
The U.S. immigration courts are in crisis:
📍Nearly 4 million cases pending
📍Average wait to an asylum hearing is ~4 years
Why does this matter? We outline in our new research + offer a transformation agenda
https://bit.ly/4oz1OiB
📍Nearly 4 million cases pending
📍Average wait to an asylum hearing is ~4 years
Why does this matter? We outline in our new research + offer a transformation agenda
https://bit.ly/4oz1OiB
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The U.S. immigration courts are in crisis:
📍Nearly 4 million cases pending
📍Average wait to an asylum hearing is ~4 years
Why does this matter? We outline in our new research + offer a transformation agenda
https://bit.ly/4oz1OiB
📍Nearly 4 million cases pending
📍Average wait to an asylum hearing is ~4 years
Why does this matter? We outline in our new research + offer a transformation agenda
https://bit.ly/4oz1OiB
The annual UN #climatechange conference #COP30 is underway in Brazil
Children are some of the most vulnerable victims of climate-related displacement. But they’re often sidelined at international conferences like these. Our podcast explores why they deserve more attention
https://bit.ly/4p0xwoL
Children are some of the most vulnerable victims of climate-related displacement. But they’re often sidelined at international conferences like these. Our podcast explores why they deserve more attention
https://bit.ly/4p0xwoL
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The annual UN #climatechange conference #COP30 is underway in Brazil
Children are some of the most vulnerable victims of climate-related displacement. But they’re often sidelined at international conferences like these. Our podcast explores why they deserve more attention
https://bit.ly/4p0xwoL
Children are some of the most vulnerable victims of climate-related displacement. But they’re often sidelined at international conferences like these. Our podcast explores why they deserve more attention
https://bit.ly/4p0xwoL
Children forced to move by storms, floods & other climate disasters often face grave risks
They’re often unable to attend school or see a doctor. Many face violence or are pushed into early marriage
We discuss the dangers on our podcast
##climatechange #climatedisplacement
They’re often unable to attend school or see a doctor. Many face violence or are pushed into early marriage
We discuss the dangers on our podcast
##climatechange #climatedisplacement
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Children forced to move by storms, floods & other climate disasters often face grave risks
They’re often unable to attend school or see a doctor. Many face violence or are pushed into early marriage
We discuss the dangers on our podcast
##climatechange #climatedisplacement
They’re often unable to attend school or see a doctor. Many face violence or are pushed into early marriage
We discuss the dangers on our podcast
##climatechange #climatedisplacement
The vast majority of Caribbean immigrants in the US come from one of four countries:
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇴 The Dominican Republic
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti
Our experts break down key trends & top statistics
https://bit.ly/CaribbeanImmig
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇴 The Dominican Republic
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti
Our experts break down key trends & top statistics
https://bit.ly/CaribbeanImmig
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The vast majority of Caribbean immigrants in the US come from one of four countries:
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇴 The Dominican Republic
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti
Our experts break down key trends & top statistics
https://bit.ly/CaribbeanImmig
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇴 The Dominican Republic
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti
Our experts break down key trends & top statistics
https://bit.ly/CaribbeanImmig
Cooperation by migrant-origin countries on returns of their nationals is influenced by domestic & external factors
New MPI Europe brief finds that reliance on remittances, domestic politics & visa access shape how origin countries engage
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
New MPI Europe brief finds that reliance on remittances, domestic politics & visa access shape how origin countries engage
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
Reframing Return and Reintegration: Origin-Country Priorities and Strategies for Cooperation
Many migrant-origin countries are developing policies and institutional structures to support their returning nationals, driven by safety concerns, emergencies, and in some cases pressure from destina...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Cooperation by migrant-origin countries on returns of their nationals is influenced by domestic & external factors
New MPI Europe brief finds that reliance on remittances, domestic politics & visa access shape how origin countries engage
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
New MPI Europe brief finds that reliance on remittances, domestic politics & visa access shape how origin countries engage
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
As the total number of U.S. veterans has shrunk over the years, immigrants have comprised a growing share
More than in the past, veterans are likely to be immigrants
Something to think about this #VeteransDay
https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
More than in the past, veterans are likely to be immigrants
Something to think about this #VeteransDay
https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
As the total number of U.S. veterans has shrunk over the years, immigrants have comprised a growing share
More than in the past, veterans are likely to be immigrants
Something to think about this #VeteransDay
https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
More than in the past, veterans are likely to be immigrants
Something to think about this #VeteransDay
https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
#VeteransDay is a time to remember veterans’ contributions to the US, including those who are immigrants
Hundreds of thousands of veterans were born in another country
Learn more: https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
Hundreds of thousands of veterans were born in another country
Learn more: https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#VeteransDay is a time to remember veterans’ contributions to the US, including those who are immigrants
Hundreds of thousands of veterans were born in another country
Learn more: https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
Hundreds of thousands of veterans were born in another country
Learn more: https://bit.ly/ImmigrantVetsData
About 21,000 children on average are displaced each day by disasters linked to #climatechange
We explore why young people are so vulnerable to displacement—and why they face new risks after moving—on our podcast
We explore why young people are so vulnerable to displacement—and why they face new risks after moving—on our podcast
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
About 21,000 children on average are displaced each day by disasters linked to #climatechange
We explore why young people are so vulnerable to displacement—and why they face new risks after moving—on our podcast
We explore why young people are so vulnerable to displacement—and why they face new risks after moving—on our podcast
As the US ramps up deportations and prepares to impose a new tax on many outgoing remittances, diaspora members may be reconsidering how much money to send back to their homelands
Our article explores the factors affecting remittances
https://bit.ly/43fj581
Our article explores the factors affecting remittances
https://bit.ly/43fj581
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
As the US ramps up deportations and prepares to impose a new tax on many outgoing remittances, diaspora members may be reconsidering how much money to send back to their homelands
Our article explores the factors affecting remittances
https://bit.ly/43fj581
Our article explores the factors affecting remittances
https://bit.ly/43fj581
How is climate change reshaping migration?
As #COP30 kicks off, hear global experts on our podcast, Changing Climate, Changing Migration. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts
https://bit.ly/ClimateMigrationPod
As #COP30 kicks off, hear global experts on our podcast, Changing Climate, Changing Migration. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts
https://bit.ly/ClimateMigrationPod
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
How is climate change reshaping migration?
As #COP30 kicks off, hear global experts on our podcast, Changing Climate, Changing Migration. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts
https://bit.ly/ClimateMigrationPod
As #COP30 kicks off, hear global experts on our podcast, Changing Climate, Changing Migration. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts
https://bit.ly/ClimateMigrationPod
Scholars generally agree that a defined physical territory is necessary for a country to legally exist
If climate change wipes that out, what happens to the country’s nationals?
We consider the prospects, which aren't far-fetched for some Pacific Island nations, on our podcast
If climate change wipes that out, what happens to the country’s nationals?
We consider the prospects, which aren't far-fetched for some Pacific Island nations, on our podcast
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Scholars generally agree that a defined physical territory is necessary for a country to legally exist
If climate change wipes that out, what happens to the country’s nationals?
We consider the prospects, which aren't far-fetched for some Pacific Island nations, on our podcast
If climate change wipes that out, what happens to the country’s nationals?
We consider the prospects, which aren't far-fetched for some Pacific Island nations, on our podcast
Make sure you’re subscribed to our Migration Information Source newsletter for fresh insights & analysis about migration worldwide
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November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Is the international legal system prepared for the grand new challenges that climate change will pose to migration, sovereignty and citizenship?
We consider all the options on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
We consider all the options on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Is the international legal system prepared for the grand new challenges that climate change will pose to migration, sovereignty and citizenship?
We consider all the options on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
We consider all the options on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
The Supreme Court just allowed the Trump administration to end a policy allowing people to self-identify their gender or choose a third option ("X") on their passports
Revisit our article on shifting policies in the US & globally https://bit.ly/4aMMdG6
Revisit our article on shifting policies in the US & globally https://bit.ly/4aMMdG6
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Supreme Court just allowed the Trump administration to end a policy allowing people to self-identify their gender or choose a third option ("X") on their passports
Revisit our article on shifting policies in the US & globally https://bit.ly/4aMMdG6
Revisit our article on shifting policies in the US & globally https://bit.ly/4aMMdG6
Countries have different strategies to try to harness diaspora resources
In Mexico's Tres por Uno, the government matches $3 for every $1 remitted for development projects
Nigeria & others have raised millions through diaspora bonds
See more: https://bit.ly/43fj581
In Mexico's Tres por Uno, the government matches $3 for every $1 remitted for development projects
Nigeria & others have raised millions through diaspora bonds
See more: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Government Efforts to Boost Diaspora Remittances Earn Mixed Results
Some countries with large diasporas have sought to maximize incoming remittances and channel them into particular sectors. Diaspora engagement policies are not always successful, but research shows that they are generally accompanied by increased rem...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Countries have different strategies to try to harness diaspora resources
In Mexico's Tres por Uno, the government matches $3 for every $1 remitted for development projects
Nigeria & others have raised millions through diaspora bonds
See more: https://bit.ly/43fj581
In Mexico's Tres por Uno, the government matches $3 for every $1 remitted for development projects
Nigeria & others have raised millions through diaspora bonds
See more: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Over the past decade, migrant-origin country policies on return & reintegration have evolved significantly
Learn how: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/return-origin-country-priorities
Learn how: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/return-origin-country-priorities
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Over the past decade, migrant-origin country policies on return & reintegration have evolved significantly
Learn how: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/return-origin-country-priorities
Learn how: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/return-origin-country-priorities
The amount of money migrants & other diaspora members send back to their homelands can be affected by factors including
📖Gov’t policies
📈Inflation
⚔️Political instability
Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/43fj581
📖Gov’t policies
📈Inflation
⚔️Political instability
Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Government Efforts to Boost Diaspora Remittances Earn Mixed Results
Some countries with large diasporas have sought to maximize incoming remittances and channel them into particular sectors. Diaspora engagement policies are not always successful, but research shows that they are generally accompanied by increased rem...
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The amount of money migrants & other diaspora members send back to their homelands can be affected by factors including
📖Gov’t policies
📈Inflation
⚔️Political instability
Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/43fj581
📖Gov’t policies
📈Inflation
⚔️Political instability
Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Some countries have seen noticeable gains in remittances after implementing policies to engage their diasporas. Others less so.
Our article explores: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Our article explores: https://bit.ly/43fj581
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Some countries have seen noticeable gains in remittances after implementing policies to engage their diasporas. Others less so.
Our article explores: https://bit.ly/43fj581
Our article explores: https://bit.ly/43fj581
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November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Climate change is challenging long-held principles of international law, including about nationality and citizenship
Hear more in the latest episode of our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
Hear more in the latest episode of our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Climate change is challenging long-held principles of international law, including about nationality and citizenship
Hear more in the latest episode of our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
Hear more in the latest episode of our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration
It’s not just about deportation
Our experts explain why the US’s detention of a record number of unauthorized immigrants & other removable noncitizens is a major shift: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc
Our experts explain why the US’s detention of a record number of unauthorized immigrants & other removable noncitizens is a major shift: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It’s not just about deportation
Our experts explain why the US’s detention of a record number of unauthorized immigrants & other removable noncitizens is a major shift: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc
Our experts explain why the US’s detention of a record number of unauthorized immigrants & other removable noncitizens is a major shift: https://bit.ly/47Mk9Tc
Maine’s immigrant families are part of its future
👶 84% of children in immigrant households are U.S. citizens
🧡 They marry at higher rates – 58% for those 15 & older, compared to 51% for U.S. born
Learn more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities
👶 84% of children in immigrant households are U.S. citizens
🧡 They marry at higher rates – 58% for those 15 & older, compared to 51% for U.S. born
Learn more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Maine’s immigrant families are part of its future
👶 84% of children in immigrant households are U.S. citizens
🧡 They marry at higher rates – 58% for those 15 & older, compared to 51% for U.S. born
Learn more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities
👶 84% of children in immigrant households are U.S. citizens
🧡 They marry at higher rates – 58% for those 15 & older, compared to 51% for U.S. born
Learn more: www.migrationpolicy.org/research/maine-immigrant-communities
❓ Who leads on return and reintegration in migrant-origin countries?
• Ministries of foreign affairs for returns
• Social & labour ministries for reintegration
• Local actors are increasingly vital in linking national & community support
Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
• Ministries of foreign affairs for returns
• Social & labour ministries for reintegration
• Local actors are increasingly vital in linking national & community support
Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
❓ Who leads on return and reintegration in migrant-origin countries?
• Ministries of foreign affairs for returns
• Social & labour ministries for reintegration
• Local actors are increasingly vital in linking national & community support
Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
• Ministries of foreign affairs for returns
• Social & labour ministries for reintegration
• Local actors are increasingly vital in linking national & community support
Read more: bit.ly/47qf3fz
Within our lifetimes, climate change could conceivably render inhabitants of some small Pacific Island nations stateless
Here’s how—and what might happen to them next ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4qyZAkH
Here’s how—and what might happen to them next ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4qyZAkH
Will Climate Change Push Some People into Statelessness? | Changing Climate, Changing Migration
Within the next few decades, rising sea levels could wipe some small Pacific Island nations off the face of the earth. The prospect that the physical territory of countries such as Kiribati and Tuvalu is no longer habitable raises the prospect that t...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Within our lifetimes, climate change could conceivably render inhabitants of some small Pacific Island nations stateless
Here’s how—and what might happen to them next ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4qyZAkH
Here’s how—and what might happen to them next ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4qyZAkH