December 07, 2008

Transnational Immigration Overview

Millions of immigrants live transnational lives--in both the U.S. and their home countries. This phenomenon is changing the economic, social and political global landscape--and the way we should think about immigration.

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"I am a Brazilian living in America, but my life is more than just that of an immigrant. I am one of the millions of immigrants who are choosing to live transnational lives. We live, work, socialize, play, and do politics in the United States and in our home countries. We are both here and there, quite unlike the past generations of immigrants who left their homes and never looked back." So begins Alvaro Lima's sweeping review of transnational immigration and its implications for nations and communities.

Topic Tags: Avaro Lima, immigration, nuPOLIS Document Library, remittances

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