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All under One Roof: Mixed-Status Families in an Era of Reform.

Authors :
Fix, Michael
Zimmerman, Wendy
Source :
International Migration Review. Sum 2001 35(2):397-419.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Documents the prevalence of mixed immigration status families, discussing immigration and citizenship policies that drive their formation. Population data show that nearly 1 in 10 families with children is of mixed citizenship status, and 75 percent of children in immigrant families are citizens. Identifies challenges that mixed status families pose for achieving the goals of recent welfare and illegal immigration reforms. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0197-9183
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Migration Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ631847
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive