Center for Migration Studies of New York, Inc.
Project Title
Date
Sep. 15, 2022
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1964, the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) is a nonpartisan think tank and educational institute established by a religious community of Catholic priests, nuns, and lay persons devoted to serving migrants. It focuses on the study of international migration and the promotion of public policies that protect the rights of migrants. CMS produces data-driven scholarship and policy analyses and proposals, engaging with public officials, policymakers, advocates, and immigrant-serving organizations. With Corporation support, CMS will continue to provide data, policy analysis, and reports on immigrant populations to help improve immigration policy in the United States and assist community and faith-based organizations to better serve immigrants.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1964, the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) is a nonpartisan think tank and educational institution that was incorporated by a community of nonpartisan priests, nuns, and lay people dedicated to serving migrants and refugee around the world. CMS convenes and provides data-driven analyses and policy recommendations to policymakers, litigators, advocates, and immigrant-serving organizations, including Catholic and other faith-based groups. With Corporation support, CMS will produce and lift up research and policy ideas that improve U.S. immigration policy and help community and faith-based organizations better serve vulnerable immigrant communities, including refugees and undocumented immigrants.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 05, 2020
Duration
15 months
Description
Over the last three years, the federal government has advanced a series of anti-immigrant measures and policies. Refugee admittances have been reduced to their lowest rate in American history, new barriers to legal immigration have been raised, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program may be terminated, and 10.5 million undocumented immigrants live in the country without a prospect of legal status. Founded in 1964, the Center for Migration Studies (CMS) is a nonpartisan think tank and educational institution that was incorporated by a community of Catholic priests, nuns, and lay people dedicated to serving migrants and refugees around the world. CMS convenes and provides data-driven analyses and policy recommendations to policymakers, litigators, advocates, and immigrant-serving organizations, including Catholic and other faith groups. With Corporation support, CMS will produce and lift up research and policy ideas that improve U.S. immigration laws and help faith-based organizations better serve immigrant communities.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 08, 2018
Duration
24 months
Description
Current United States immigration laws outline a highly complex system that is failing millions of immigrants and prospective immigrants. The waitlist of applicants for legal immigration exceeds 4.5 million people, with some having to wait for more than 24 years for visa clearance. Refugee admittances has been reduced to the lowest rate in American history, and the backlog at immigration courts is more than 650,000 people, forcing many of them to spend months or even years in detention facilities. Founded in 1964, the Center for Migration Studies (CMS) is a nonpartisan think tank and educational institution that was incorporated by a community of Catholic priests, nuns, and lay people dedicated to serving migrants and refugees throughout the world. With Corporation support, CMS will continue to produce and lift up research and policy ideas that aim to improve U.S. immigration laws and the U.S. refugee protection system.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Dec. 10, 2015
Duration
24 months
Description
The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) is an educational institute devoted to the study of international migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity of migrants, refugees and newcomers. CMS produces independent research, scholarship, and evidence-based public policy ideas and analysis. It seeks to promote policies that advance the interests and well-being of all stakeholders in the migration process. With Corporation support, CMS will continue this work and strengthen its strategic policy and communications work, expanding its expertise, and extending the reach, influence and accessibility of its work.
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Project Title
For the dissemination of research and policy recommendations related to refugee, asylum, and temporary protection programs
Date
Jun. 12, 2014
Duration
12 months
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Project Title
For a comprehensive assessment of the U.S. refugee protection system and recommendations for reform
Date
Dec. 13, 2012
Duration
12 months