Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective.

Haus, Leah; Cornelius, Wayne A.; Martin, Philip; Hollifield, James F.

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“…Germany's history of immigration is complex, marked by periods of openness and closure. During the post-war period, Germany experienced rapid economic growth and labor shortages, leading to the recruitment of guest workers from countries such as Turkey, Italy, and Greece (Cornelius et al, 2018). Initially intended as temporary labor migration, the guest worker program evolved over time, resulting in the settlement of many migrants and their families in Germany.…”

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“…Additionally, the special immigration quota for people from the western Balkans is set to double ( Pieper, 2024). The guest worker programs, initiated in the 1950s and 1960s, played a crucial role in Germany's post-war economic recovery by providing labor for industries such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture (Cornelius et al, 2018). However, the guest worker system was characterized by temporary contracts, limited rights, and inadequate integration measures, leading to the marginalization of migrant communities and social tensions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, integration efforts have faced challenges related to language barriers, educational attainment, discrimination, and socio-economic disparities. Migrant communities, particularly those of Turkish origin, continue to experience higher rates of unemployment, poverty, and social exclusion compared to the native population (Cornelius et al, 2018). Additionally, cultural differences, identity conflicts, and perceptions of belonging contribute to integration challenges and societal tensions.…”

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A Comparative Analysis of Immigration Laws: Case Studies of the Canada, Germany, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK)

Siddiqui

2024

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This research paper presents a comparative analysis of immigration laws across four countries: Canada, Germany, the UK and the USA. Through an examination of historical contexts, legal frameworks, policy objectives, and integration efforts, the study explores the complexities of immigration governance in diverse socio-political contexts. Utilizing a combination of primary sources, including government documents and legislative records, and secondary sources such as scholarly articles and reports, the analysis sheds light on the evolution of immigration policies and practices in each country. By employing a structured comparative framework, the paper identifies commonalities and differences, discerns emerging trends, and evaluates the effectiveness of various approaches to immigration management. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of cross-national learning and knowledge exchange in shaping evidence-based policymaking and addressing contemporary challenges in immigration governance. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of immigration dynamics and informs policymakers, scholars, and practitioners on strategies for enhancing the efficacy and inclusivity of immigration policies in a globalized world.

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A Comparative Analysis of Immigration Laws: Case Studies of the Canada, Germany, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK)

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2024

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“…Indeed, I contend that the difference is one of degrees. Northern European governments' concerns with demonstrating control over immigration often result in immigration policies, which are more restrictive than labour market needs, with the resulting necessity of turning a blind eye to or legalising the status of immigrants who have circumvented the rules in order to provide labour for employers (Cornelius et al, 1994;Joppke, 1998;Duvell, 2006;Messina, 2007). This is exemplified in Germany, where permanent low skilled labour immigration is strictly curtailed and domestic care work is often carried out by Eastern European women who overstay tourist visas (Finotelli, 2009).…”

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The Admission of Foreign Workers to Italy: Closing the “Gap” with Northern Europe

Devitt

2023

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A common perspective in migration studies is that of a North-South divide in European labour migration governance, with Southern European countries exhibiting a distinct – and generally less efficient – approach to the admission of migrants. Southern European states are known for their use of quotas, regularisations and the lack of emphasis on attracting highly skilled labour immigrants from outside of the European Union (EU). This chapter explores Italian labour immigration policy to assess whether its admission policy and practice has traditionally diverged from the Northern European approach and, if this has been the case, whether it has remained dissimilar since the disruption of the international financial crisis of 2008. I find similarities and differences between the Italian regime and labour immigration regimes in Northern Europe between the late 1990s and 2008. While the regulatory instruments (apart from general numerical limits on labour immigration) were like those used in Northern Europe, the Italian system was more open to permanent low and medium skilled labour immigration from outside the EU and had a more significant gap between its façade (laws) and practice than its neighbours in the North. The similarities with Northern European regimes have increased since 2008, as the system has become more selective, emphasising seasonal and occupational/sectoral permits, along with a stronger reliance on free movement and non-economic forms of immigration.

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“…The gap between the restrictionist goals of migration policies and their expansionist outcomes represents one of the major dilemmas of immigration control (Cornelius et al, 2004). The consequence of this gap is often the presence of politically unwanted migration on the host state's territory in the form of irregular migrants and potential asylum seekers.…”

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Knowledge Production Through Regularisation and Ex-Post Regulation Strategies: Italy and Germany Compared

Finotelli

2023

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This chapter addresses the use of regularisations and ex-post regulation measures as an instrument to produce knowledge on social problems. Regularisations, more than other migration regulation tools, were addressed to highlight the “efficacy gap” existing between Northern and Southern European control regimes and were the object of several confrontations between Northern and Southern European Member States. Especially in times of migration crises, the use of regularisations seemed to strengthen the stereotype on “weak” Southern European migration regimes, in which chaotic and unplanned regulation mechanisms dominate. Yet, in this chapter it is argued that the function of regularisations should be assessed beyond the dichotomic distinction between “weak” and “strong” migration control regimes in Southern and Northern Europe. Regularisations and ex-post regulation strategies should rather be observed as an instrument to overcome weak internal controls and to produce knowledge on the presence of irregular migrants. To this end, the Italian and German immigration regimes will be used as comparative examples since they represent two opposed migration patterns in Europe with opposed approaches to unauthorised residence. The aim of the comparison is not only to discuss how very different migration regimes produce knowledge on unauthorised residence on their territory, but also to highlight the importance of these measures for the stabilisation of precarious immigrant populations.

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Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective.

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A Comparative Analysis of Immigration Laws: Case Studies of the Canada, Germany, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK)

A Comparative Analysis of Immigration Laws: Case Studies of the Canada, Germany, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK)

The Admission of Foreign Workers to Italy: Closing the “Gap” with Northern Europe

Knowledge Production Through Regularisation and Ex-Post Regulation Strategies: Italy and Germany Compared

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