New Zealand: History of Immigration
Moving to another country is a big decision, especially when it means a long and dangerous journey. New Zealand’s immigrant stories over the last 200 years tell of people escaping a difficult past, or lured by promises of a better future.
The 10 most popular countries for jobseekers
A new study of Google search trends shows the most in-demand employment destinations
South Korea Needs More Immigrants
Globally and historically, immigrants have been an engine of growth.
What Happens When Japan Stops Looking ‘Japanese’?
For centuries, the country has maintained a strong sense of national identity by limiting outside influences. But increased migration has caused some to question what it truly means to be “Japanese.”
What is Scotland's attitude to immigration?
Immigration may not be as hot a topic as it was, but post-Brexit, there are big questions about the numbers of people allowed into the country, and under which rules.
9 Things You May Not Know About Ellis Island
Check out nine surprising facts about the port that once served as the main entryway to America.
Most Immigrant Families Are Traditional Families
Children of immigrants are more likely, not less likely, than children of native-born Americans to be growing up in traditional families, i.e., with two married parents.
Fatou-Seydi Sarr
Fatou-Seydi Sarr, or, Seydi, has had many communities, from Senegal to France to the United States.
A Growing Community
Mexican immigration in the 20th century came in three great surges of growth. The first surge began in the 1900s.
5 facts about Australian immigration
The latest 'Australian Social Trends' report, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, contains some interesting facts and figures on immigration Down Under.
How Being an Immigrant Changed My Life Forever
Immigration is a hot topic nowadays. It has become one of those things you either hate it or love it. However, studies and statistics show that regulated immigration has a positive impact on the recipient countries.
My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant
My mother told me I was excited about meeting a stewardess, about getting on a plane. She also reminded me of the one piece of advice she gave me for blending in: If anyone asked why I was coming to America, I should say I was going to Disneyland.
Immigration – Challenges For New Americans
From its beginnings, the United States has been shaped by people from many nations. Some of the men considered today to have been the founders of the United States were born far from the 13 original colonies.
10 Famous Immigrants Who Made America Great
Immigration, more than ever, generates political debate and polarizes communities – especially in the USA. Below are 10 of the most famous ones who, single handedly, changed America for the better.
Europeans remain welcoming to immigrants
Particularly if they live in countries that host some
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020
The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year.
Immigrants Put America First: In Coming Here, They Affirm Our Values
An Essay by Carlos Gutierrez, Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Why Are Immigrants More Entrepreneurial?
What do Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post), Dietrich Mateschitz (Red Bull), Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX), and Sergey Brin (Google) have in common? Apart from their success as entrepreneurs, they all share one distinct characteristic: extensive cross-cultural experience.
History of San Francisco’s Chinatown
Chinese at that time were coming in from the Orient at about 1,400 on every steamer. True it is, they had been coming in since 1848, but relatively few at a time. Therefore, there was quite a number of the pioneer Chinese here in the days of the old “gold fever.”