Resources

UMD

• • Center for Global Migration Studies
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center
  • School of Languages, Literacy, and Culture
  • Center for Community Engagement
  • Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life
    • UndocuTerps
  • Maryland Global – International Students & Scholars

• National Immigration Think Tanks
  • • Migration Policy Institute (MPI) – MPI is a leading think tank focusing on migration and refugee policies, both in the United States and globally. MPI is often considered one of the top think tanks in the United States specializing in migration issues. It conducts research and analysis on a wide range of immigration-related topics.
    • Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) – CIS is a non-partisan, independent research organization, known for its research and analysis on immigration policy from a more restrictionist perspective. They often take a conservative perspective on immigration issues. It often publishes reports and analysis on topics such as border security, visa policies, and the impacts of immigration on the economy.
    •  American Immigration Council (AIC) – AIC is a non-profit organization, dedicated to advocating for immigrants’ rights and promoting sensible immigration policies through research, litigation, and public education.
    • Immigration Policy Center (IPC) – IPC is a non-partisan organization that was part of the American Immigration Council. It produced research and analysis on immigration issues in the United States, though it ceased operations in 2017.
    • National Immigration Forum (NIF) – NIF is an advocacy organization that works to promote bipartisan immigration reform. It conducts research and hosts events aimed at fostering dialogue on immigration policy issues.
    • The Urban Institute – The Urban Institute conducts research on a wide range of social and economic policy issues, including immigration. Its research on immigration covers topics such as immigrant integration, labor market outcomes, and the social impacts of immigration.
    • RAND Corporation – RAND conducts research on immigration/international issues, with a focus on national security, immigration enforcement, and the economic impacts of immigration. Its research often informs policy debates on immigration and border security.
    • Center for Comparative Immigration Studies (CCIS) – CCIS, based at the University of California, San Diego, conducts research on international migration and immigrant integration, with a focus on comparative analysis across different countries and regions.