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| | | Fact Sheets
This section of the website contains local and national fact sheets related to immigration. Please note that unless indicated, the views expressed in these reports are not necessarily those of The Advocates for Human Rights. Please select from the categories above to search by topic, or browse the entire collection below by date of publication.
De-Romanticizing Our Immigrant Past: Why Claiming "My Family Came Legally" is Often a Myth (2008)
Immigration Policy Center. Examines how the definition of who came to the country "legally" and "illegally" has changed with the evolution of immigration laws.The Rights of Migrants in the United States (2008)
The Advocates for Human Rights. This fact sheet outlines the different rights of migrants in the U.S., and examines how the U.S. is doing in terms of fulfilling those rights.The Facts: Talking Immigration (2008)
The Advocates for Human Rights. This fact sheet explains various facts about immigrants and immigration in an effort to dispell myths.Minnesota's Local Enforcement of Immigration Law (2008)
The Advocates for Human Rights. This fact sheet explains the public safety and civil rights reasons why immigrant advocates should appeal to lawmakers to uphold Immigration Separation Ordinances in the Twin Cities and to oppose the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the state of Minnesota and the Department of Homeland Security. Myths and Facts About Immigration (2008)
There are many myths and misconceptions about immigrants which develop and are perpetuated as a result of us not having enough facts. This fact sheet helps dispel some of the myths about immigrants by presenting some of the general facts about immigrants.Forced from Home: U.S. Trade Policy and Immigration (2007)
Witness for Peace. This document examines the root causes of Latin Americans' immigration to the United States. It takes the reader deep into the heart of Mexico and Nicaragua to hear directly from farmers and community leaders, exploring the impact of U.S. trade deals contributing to the flow of immigrants north. This document is available for purchase for $5 from Witness for Peace. Immigration and Human Rights (2006)
This fact sheet explains the specific rights that immigrants and refugees are guaranteed under international human rights treaties.Variable Impacts: State-level Analysis of the Slowdown in the Growth of Remittances to Mexico (2007)
Migration Policy Institute. Describes trends in remittances from the U.S. to states in Mexico.Immigration and National Security (2006)
This fact sheet explains how protection the rights of immigrants and refugees and shaping immigration policy to create legal channels to immigrate is in the national security interests of the United States and will promote stronger foreign relations.Immigration and the Economy (2006)
This fact sheet explains how immigration benefits the U.S. economically in terms of taxes, social security, employment in areas of shortage, and global competitiveness. It also clarifies the misperceptions about job loss, wage effects and public benefits.Immigration Options for Undocumented Immigrant Children (2006)
Immigrant Legal Resource Center. A collection of fact sheets on: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Violence Against Women Act, Family Visas, U Visas, U.S. Citizenship, Asylum, and Temporary Protected Status.Immigrants in Rural and Urban Communities (2006)
This fact sheet addresses immigrants in central cities, suburbs and rural areas. It provides examples specific to Minnesota. It also discusses the issues of crime, housing, and schools as they relate to immigration.Immigration in Minnesota (2006)
This fact sheet addresses both the current wave of immigration to Minnesota as well as previous waves throughout Minnesota's history.Integration of Immigrants (2006)
This fact sheet discusses why integration is more beneficial than assimilation for the immigrant and society and looks at several factors to examine how sucessfully integration is occurring.Liberian Temporary Protective Status (2006)
This fact sheet discusses the termination of Liberian Temporary Protected Status, effective October 1, 2007 and the effects on the Liberians with TPS, their families, employers, and communities. Undocumented Immigrants (2006)
The Advocates for Human Rights. The undocumented population includes a diverse group of people. This fact sheet illuminates the category with data including visa overstays, countires of origin, years of arrival, and labor force participation. It also addresses the gaps in the immigration system that lead to undocumented immigration. Undocumented Students (2006)
The Advocates for Human Rights. This fact sheet provides statistics on the numbers of undocumented students and their rates of high school completion and post-secondary enrollment in the U.S. It explains the law as it relates to K-12 education and higher education.United States-Canada-Mexico Fact Sheet on Trade and Migration (2005)
Migration Policy Institute. This fact sheet examines the trilateral relationship since NAFTA and provides facts and figures relating to trade and migration among the three countries.Immigrants and Public Benefits (2006)
The Advocates for Human Rights. This fact sheet discusses how immigrants access and utilize various public benefits, including welfare and Medicare.Mexican-Born Persons in the U.S. Civilian Labor Force (2006)
Migration Policy Institute. Examines demographic and labor market characteristics of Mexican-born workers and compares them to those of all foreign-born as well as native-born workers.Health Insurance Coverage of the Foreign-Born in the United States: Numbers and Trends (2004)
Migration Policy Institute. Information about health insurance coverage of the foreign born from the 2001 to 2003 Current Population Surveys.Immigrant Union Members: Numbers and Trends (2004)
Migration Policy Institute. Presents information on the union affiliation of immigrant workers who are employed and age 16 and over.What Kind of Work Do Immigrants Do? (2004)
Migration Policy Institute. Describes the occupation and industry of foreign-born workers in the U.S.Detention of Immigrants
Since 1996, an increasing number of people have been subject to mandatory detention and deportation, including certain groups of asylum-seekers and legal permanent residents who committed minor crimes. Detention Watch Network, a partner of The Advocates for Human Rights, provides fact sheets on detention.New Hmong Refugees in Minnesota
The Advocates for Human Rights. During 2004-2005, Minnesota received approximately 5,000 refugees from the Was Tham Krabok refugee camp. This fact sheet describes these refugees, including their reason for coming to the U.S. and their levels of English acquisition, welfare use, employment and more. |
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