Higher Education and Migration Pathways: Strengthening the Workforce Economy

From restrictive visa regulations to limited post-graduation employment-based pathways, globally mobile students encounter a variety of challenges accessing the US labor market. "Higher Education and Immigration Pathways is a timely contribution that advances our understanding of the lived experiences of international, undocumented, and refugee/asyleestudents as they navigate through the transition from higher education into the U.S. workforce. By highlighting the voices of international students and their advocates, this edited collection calls attention to the “immigration pathways” that can best assist the utilization of international students’ skills as an integral part of the U.S. labor market. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding how higher education and immigration are interconnected. It is a must read for higher education administrators, policymakers, and student advocates aiming to foster meaningful work prospects for immigrant student populations."—CindyAnn Rose-Redwood, Associate Teaching Professor of Geography, University of Victoria, Canada "In Higher Education and Immigration Pathways in the U.S., the often-siloed experiences of international students, refugees/asylees, and undocumented students are brought together, highlighting their shared challenges and aspirations in accessing higher education and navigating the U.S. labor market. In a time of increasing global mobility and complex immigration landscapes, the book is a powerful call for a more just and equitable approach to immigration, one that recognizes the multifaceted contributions of these students and creates pathways for them to fully realize their potential, enriching both the U.S. workforce and the broader social fabric."—Chris R. Glass, Professor of the Practice, Lynch School of Education and Human DevelopmentFrom restrictive visa regulations to limited post-graduation employment-based pathways, globally mobile students encounter a variety of challenges accessing the US labor market. Yet, they continue to be commonly portrayed as a talented immigrant labor pool that can bolster the US workforce and economy, after graduating from US colleges and universities. This book brings together scholars in various fields to examine the immigration dimensions of the globally mobile student experience to challenge the narrow understanding of this population in theory and practice. Drawing upon an array of empirical research approaches, this timely edited volume highlights scholarship exploring the lived experiences of international students, refugee/asylee, and undocumented students in accessing higher education and post-graduation employment. In doing so, it calls for immigration policy reform in shaping constructive higher education and immigration pathways for mobile student populations. Anita Gopal is a higher education and political science expert and an alumni of American University, Washington, DC. USA.

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