International Migration Policies: Conceptual Problems

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Kritz
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
Conceptual Problems

International Migration Policies: Conceptual Problems

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 947-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Kritz
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Family Reunification ◽  
Immigration Policies ◽  
Illegal Migration ◽  
Temporary Migration ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Permanent Migration ◽  
Conceptual Problems ◽  
Temporary Migrants

States approach and define international migration differently. The implications of differentials in policy practices toward permanent, temporary and illegal migration are examined. While entry policies change as countries seek to improve control over their borders, there is policy continuity. Permanent migration countries continue to admit large numbers of permanent migrants, as well as growing numbers of temporary migrants; and temporary migration countries have seen their permanent stocks grow through family reunification. It is argued that the concepts employed by countries in their immigration policies frequently do not correspond to the reality, making it necessary to examine the actual context.

The use of conceptual and categorical apparatus in the cross-national comparative researches

2017 ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Dariya Logvinova
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Economic Models ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
Cultural Conditions ◽  
Social Discourses ◽  
Cross National

At the beginning of the XXI century a noticeable transformation of migration processes is observed under the influence of globalization, which effect the change of social, cultural, spiritual and economic models of different countries and world regions more and more actively. This stipulates the necessity for host countries to improve migration policies for more effective control over economic, social and cultural advantages or, vice versa, disadvantages, which international migration brings with it. Consequently, the necessity of constant examination of this problem seems logical, including the level of cross-national comparative researches, during which the study of the same phenomenon in two or more countries in various socio-cultural conditions with the usage of the same tools takes place. Taking into consideration the variable and unpredictable nature of the problem, the necessity of the stable basis for such researches is transparent, first of all, the need of permanent generally accepted and used conceptual and categorical apparatus, which predetermines primary importance of the research of this apparatus in the field of migration; in this context, the analysis of using of the terms “migrant” and “ethnic minority” in the scientific political and social discourses of such countries, as Canada, Great Britain and Germany is given in the case of this article. Keywords: Migration, migrant, ethnic minority, cross-national comparative researches, conceptual and categorical apparatus

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Immigration Policy ◽  
Migration Policy ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Skilled Migration ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Structural Drivers ◽  
Political Structures

This volume highlights the challenges of contemporary policymaking and scholarship on high-skilled migration. Both areas often focus rather narrowly on migration policy without considering systematically and rigorously other economic, social, and political drivers of migration. These structural drivers are often equally or sometimes even more important than migration policies per se. To be successful in recruiting on the global skill market, countries have to implement coherent whole-of-government immigration policy packages which are to be embedded in a country’s broader economic, social, and political structures and the broader context of international migration processes and dynamics. Societies and economies that are able to create a welcoming environment for people, attractive professional conditions for workers, and a business climate for employers are likely to succeed in attracting and recruiting skilled workers that are in demand. The chapter concludes with some proposals aimed at improving the efficiency of the global skill market.

International Migration in China: A Survey of Emigrants from Shanghai

1994 ◽  
Vol 3 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 445-463
Author(s):  
Miao Jian Hua
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Migration Patterns ◽  
Migration Policies

Migration trends have been largely unexamined in China, due to restrictive government policies and lack of data. This article presents the results of two surveys on emigrants from Shanghai, the largest source of emigrants and the only province with official migration records since 1958. Using information from the 1990 census, passport applications, and a survey of emigrant families in one city ward, the study concludes that migration policies, structural economic and social factors, and individual characteristics and needs shape migration patterns in Shanghai.

scholarly journals Return migration and re-integration of returnees challenges in the origin country

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-24
Author(s):  
Alkida Ndreka
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Return Migrants ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
Cultural Aspect ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
Complex Process

Abstract Return migration, traditionally not a well-studied and often neglected area, is becoming an important component of the international migration debate. Reintegration is an essential part of return migration and identified as a complex process that is experienced differently by returnees. The adaptation of immigrants in the host country has been extensively studied, while much less attention has been paid to economic and socio-cultural reintegration and the difficulties return migrants face once they come back to their homeland. Especially children and youth born in destination countries with sociolinguistic and socialization difficulties face a particularly tough reintegration process. Theoretically, there is comprehensive literature focused on return migration and reasons for return, but less in return migration policies and reintegration process. Empirically, there is a lack of studies focused on the reintegration of returnees, particularly in the socio-cultural aspect. With increased attention to the importance of this process, many states and governments have established policies or programs to encourage the return of their citizens, and facilitate returnees’ successful and permanent relocation in the new society of the origin country. This paper aims to analyze theoretically and empirically the processes of reintegration of returnees in the origin country by identifying the challenges they encounter in the economic and social-cultural life of the origin country.

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