Welcome to the Institute for Immigration Research!

The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) contributes to a society where attitudes, policies, and rhetoric about immigrants and immigration are based on data, reason, and global contexts. 

The IIR is a joint venture with The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Malden, Massachusetts.

Upcoming Events

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Apr
17
Leaving and Belonging: Making an Impact on Immigration and Displacement through Arts, Culture, and Storytelling

Two-day working symposium

Immigrants in the United States by the Numbers

There are 45.4 million foreign born in the United States. *

0%

From Mexico

0%

U.S. Citizens

0%

In the Labor Force

0%

Live in Virginia

0%

Proficient in English

0%

Have a High School Diploma or Higher

0%

Employed

0%

Own a Home

0%

Work in Health/Social Services

* Based on estimates from the 2018-2022 5-year American Community Survey.

In Brief

Research from the IIR was cited in The Washington Informer

Research from the IIR was cited in The Washington Business Journal

Edgar Endress, Latin American Studies Program, mentioned in Qatar Tribune about traveling art exhibit in South America

Dae Young Kim, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, quoted in Washington Post article about KPop mania and a Korean art show

Research from the IIR was cited in Newsday

Research from the IIR was cited in ESPN

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