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Showing 1 to 20 of 78 for “"Immigration Policies"”.
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US immigration policies: the lived experiences of international students with families
… of international students and their families. US immigration policies impact the experiences of international students living with their families in the US. As such, to fully understand the lived experiences of international students with family, in this study I employ life course theory (Elder, …
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The Impact of Immigration Policies & Integration Programs on Multicultural Identity in Germany
… the following research examines what roles immigration policies and locally implemented integration programs play in the development of immigrant identity in Germany. Further, this thesis illustrates how these policies and programs can effectively lead to a new conscious understanding of …
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The Impact Of Immigration Policies On Local Enforcement, Crime And Policing Efficiency
Following a period of increasing immigration enforcement under George W. Bush's administration, the Obama administration reversed immigration policies and issued strict new guidelines to relax enforcement in 2011. The purpose of this paper is to exploit this natural experiment in the enforcement of …
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American Immigration Policies and Public Opinion on European Jews from 1933 to 1945.
… rescue support, and the refusal to lower the immigration restrictions of the time.</p>
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A comparative analysis of the factors determining the immigration policies of Germany and Hungary
… struggles to deliver a united response to the immigration issue. In order to bring forth a framework for its improvement, it is important to consider the reasons for individual member states’ behaviors. This study attempts to examine the factors influencing the immigration policies of Germany …
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Public Sentiment on Immigrants and Immigration Policies in Central and Eastern Europe. A Cross -National Multilevel Analysis
… of negative orientations toward immigrants and immigration in the post-communist European states is puzzling, as foreigners' presence is less visible than in Western Europe and has yet to become politicized. Thus, the crucial question that arises is: How different are the ex-socialist publics in …
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Protection of Borders or Protection of Women? Recently arrived immigrant women in the UK, violence and immigration policies
… This focus allows an evaluation of current UK immigration legislation and it’s impact, if any, on ‘victims’ of violence. In order to accomplish this a feminist and human rights consciousness is utilised. The research considers men’s use of violence and exploitation as a potential form of …
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The immigrant in our head: Skin tone, social categorization, and support for policy
… status, and the relationship between support for immigration policies and specific patterns of categorization. In the current research, I investigated whether social categorizations of individuals as undocumented immigrants depend on phenotypes (i.e., skin tone), and the link between these …
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British immigration policymaking and European integration, 1973-1990.
… Union, uncontrolled borders, and unwanted immigration. Drawing on British government archives and interviews with senior Home Office officials, this dissertation examines British immigration policy during the first two decades of membership to the European Communities (later, Union) to …
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Recruitment to retention : post-graduation adaptation of international students
Coupled with strategic and recent immigration policy shifts, Canada has taken substantial efforts to recruit and retain international students. Viewed as a future Canadian-educated skilled workforce, international students will become part of the country’s future economic prosperity and …
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NAVIGATING PUBLIC SENTIMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMMIGRATION POLICY PERCEPTIONS IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES (2017-2020)
… paper examines the comparative perceptions of immigration policy in Canada and the United States from 2017 and 2020, focusing on how demographic factors such as age, sex, education, and occupation influence public attitudes. Utilizing data from the seventh wave of the World Values Survey, the …
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Beyond policy: ethical considerations of immigration enforcement & policies
… healthcare. This thesis argues that contemporary immigrations enforcement policies, rhetoric, and media coverage have created a state of immense fear and uncertainty that deter undocumented immigrants from seeking healthcare despite legal protections to be seen in the emergency department. In this …
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The Portrayal of Central American Migrants in North American Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis
… by the United States’ border patrol with racist immigration policies, unlawful detention and other oppressive measures that render the United States unsuitable for resettlement. Using critical discourse analysis, the purpose of this study is to analyse how North American media discourses …
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American sanctuary : architecture & (in)justice
… has a long history of harsh and discriminatory immigration policies, which has often been in tension with those who believe in the nation's promise to take in the "tired, . . . poor, . . . huddled masses." This tension has led to a growing Sanctuary Movement across the country, as people have …
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Closed Borders: A Comparative Analysis Between the Immigration Detention Policies of the United States and Australia
… Australia are often regarded as being tough on immigration though the immigration concerns of the two countries are vastly different. This paper compares the mandatory detention policies in these two countries in terms of their motivation and authorization, immigration target, and facilities …
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CONTESTED HISTORIES AND IDENTITIES: ROMANI REFUGEES IN TORONTO
… and discourses, including current Canadian immigration policies and media coverage, I propose that “identities” invoke historical narratives, whether individual or collective, and are used in diverse ways. This research on the Roma is also useful in understanding the experiences of other …
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At the Intersection of Foreign and Domestic Policy: The United States and Central America During the Cold War and the Rise of the Gang Wars
<p>Today's intense debates surrounding immigration at the U.S. southern border, frequently framed as an "invasion," often overshadow the complex historical forces driving migration. Much of the conversation oversimplifies the reasons for migration and fails to acknowledge the United States’ role in …
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No place to call home - a visual ethnography on North Korean defectors in Toronto
… rapidly driven out of the country due to new immigration policies cracking down on misrepresentation upon arrival. This is a visual ethnography that explores the experience of North Korean defectors in the city of Toronto, and how these policy changes have impacted their life through the eyes …
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