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This article examines the immigration issue in the United States in a comparative and (to a lesser degree) historical context. It begins by stepping back and examining broader immigration patterns, first to the United States and then to Canada and select European countries. It then moves on to the issue of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S., their numbers, motivations for travelling to the United States, past efforts to address unauthorized immigration, and developments since the onset of the 2008-present recession. Finally, the article concludes by reflecting on the possibilities, and limitations, surrounding President Obama's – indeed, any president's – attempts to end unauthorized immigration to the U.S. and to bring some closure to the debate about what to do with those already there. It makes a qualified case, given how unappealing the alternative is, for legalization and a temporary workers program.

Most Japanese correspondence is from Minister for Foreign Affairs. ; Cover title. ; [pt. 1] Correspondence from 1892 to January 29, 1908, comprising the views interchanged between the Government of the United States and the Government of Japan; and also various assurances given by the Imperial Japanese Government.--pt. 2. [Further views exchanged between the United States and Japan. Correspondence between the Department of State and other branches of government] ; Mode of access: Internet.

Most Japanese correspondence is from Minister for Foreign Affairs. ; Foreword to pt. 2 signed: Department of State, Division of Far Eastern Affairs, June 3, 1909. ; At head of title: Confidential. ; Cover title. ; [pt. 1] Correspondence from 1892 to January 29, 1908, comprising the views interchanged between the Government of the United States and the Government of Japan; and also various assurances given by the Imperial Japanese Government.--pt. 2. [Further views exchanged between the United States and Japan. Correspondence between the Department of State and other branches of government] ; Mode of access: Internet.

From debates on Capitol Hill to the popular media, Mexican immigrants are the subject of widespread controversy. By 2003, their growing numbers accounted for 28.3 percent of all foreign-born inhabitants of the United States. Mexican Immigration to the United States analyzes the astonishing economic impact of this historically unprecedented exodus. Why do Mexican immigrants gain citizenship and employment at a slower rate than non-Mexicans? Does their migration to the U.S. adversely affect the working conditions of lower-skilled workers already residing there? And how rapid is the intergenerat

Immigration and emigration -- The effects of immigration -- Immigration legislation -- Chinese immigration -- Appendices. ; Mode of access: Internet.