Report Immigrant Legalization: Assessing the Labor Market Effects By Joseph Hayes, Laura Hill, Magnus Lofstrom Apr 6, 2010 This report finds that a legalization program for unauthorized immigrants is unlikely to lead to dramatic changes in the labor market, for immigrant or native workers. It also finds little evidence to support expectations of significant effects on the broader economy, particularly in terms of tax revenues or public assistance programs. To assess labor market outcomes, the authors examined the work and migration histories of both unauthorized and continuously legal immigrants, comparing their experiences both before and after they became legal permanent residents.
press release Costly Border Build-Up Has Not Reduced Number Of Unauthorized Immigrants In United States Jul 17, 2002
Report Holding the Line? The Effect of Recent Border Build-up on Unauthorized Immigration By Hans Johnson, Belinda Reyes, Richard Van Swearingen Jul 1, 2002 Controlling unauthorized immigration along the U.S.-Mexican border has become an increasingly important national objective. Despite initial bipartisan support for this strategy, concerns about its effectiveness are beginning to emerge. This report addresses the following questions: Has increased border enforcement changed decisions to migrate? Has it changed where and how people cross the U.S.-Mexican border? Has it led to an increase in migrant deaths? Has it altered how long immigrants stay once they arrive? Has it reduced the total number of unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.? What other policy options might help curb unauthorized immigration?
