WHY IIR RESEARCH?
The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) conducts original, multidisciplinary academic research to produce factually accurate, reliable, and supportable information about immigrants and immigration to the United States. Our research and broader work includes three primary focus areas:
- Immigrant Contributions and Challenges
- Immigrant Inclusion and Investment
- Immigration Policies and Pathways
You can read more about our current and previous research in each of these areas, as well as our bridging initiatives, below.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
When it was founded in 2012, the Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) focused primarily on the economic contributions of immigrants and immigration to the United States. As the IIR has grown from this initial mission, we have expanded our focus areas, including examination of a broad range of contributions and challenges from immigrants and immigration to the United States.
Contributions and Challenges
- Immigrant Nobel Prize Laureates
- Fiscal and Economic Contributions of Immigrants
- Immigrants Working in U.S. Industries
- Immigrants and Crime
Inclusion and Investment
- Educational and Employment Investments in Immigrant and Refugee Integration
- Sports and Civic Engagement
- Understanding Americans' Attitudes Towards Immigrants: An Overview
- Twitter Analysis of Immigration
- Immigrant Integration
Policies & Pathways
Bridging Initiatives
FEATURED PROJECT
Whether serving in the military, gracing the small or big screen or stage, starting businesses, working in world-class kitchens, composing music, competing in sports, advancing science or medicine, or serving in public office, immigrants have contributed to every aspect of life in the United States and have been part of the American story.
As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, explore this interactive historical digital timeline featuring population data, key policies, and notable immigrants.