Events
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) offers conferences, dialogues, symposia and seminars to examine international migration issues, to highlight cutting-edge scholarship and research, and to feature ground-breaking public policy analysis. CMS events have covered issues as diverse as birth registration; the US and global refugee protection systems; lessons from the UN migration and development dialogue; border enforcement policies; access to justice and due process issues; and the work of faith-based institutions in helping to integrate immigrants.
Upcoming Events
2022 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference
Past Events
Social Determinants of Immigrants’ Health in New York City: A Study of Six Neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens
Please join the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) for a webinar and discussion of the forthcoming CMS report, Social Determinants of Immigrants’ Health in New York City: A Study of Six Neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens by Jacquelyn Pavilon and Vicky Virgin.
Climbing the Ladder: Roadblocks Faced by Immigrants in the New York City Construction Industry
Immigrants’ Use of New York City Programs, Services, and Benefits: Examining the Impact of Fear and Other Barriers to Access
Ready to Stay: A Comprehensive Analysis of the US Foreign-Born Populations Eligible for Special Legal Status Programs and for Legalization under Pending Bills
On December 9 from 1:00 – 2:15 pm (ET), the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and the Ready to Stay Coalition hosted a webinar and discussion of the CMS report, Ready to Stay: A Comprehensive Analysis of the US Foreign-Born Populations Eligible for Special Legal Status Programs and for Legalization under Pending Bills.
2021 Fr. Lydio F. Tomasi, C.S. Lecture on International Migration
On December 7, CMS hosted the 2021 Fr. Lydio F. Tomasi, C.S. Lecture on International Migration. Silas W. Allard delivered the lecture, “Christianity and the Law of Migration: A Dialogue in Social Responsibility.”
2021 Virtual Academic & Policy Symposium
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) will hold its 2021 Academic and Policy Symposium on Tuesday, October 26th, and Wednesday, October 27th. In four panel discussions, migration scholars, advocates, and policymakers will explore the theme, “Innovation in International Migration Research and Policy.” To expand participation and out of an abundance of caution, CMS’s eighth annual academic and policy conference will take place virtually.
2021 Virtual Gala
Please join the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) as we celebrate another successful year of promoting evidence-based public policies that protect the rights of refugees, migrants, and newcomers. CMS’s 2021 Annual Gala will take place on October 14th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). This is a free, virtual event with sponsorship opportunities.
Tax Equality for Immigrants and Child Poverty
Please join the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and co-sponsors the Price Center for Social Innovation at the University of Southern California and NETWORK, the national Catholic social justice lobby, for a webinar and discussion of the Journal on Migration and Human Security report, “Tax Equality for Immigrants: The Indispensable Ingredient for Remedying Child Poverty in the United States.”
The CRISIS Survey: The Catholic Church’s Work with Immigrants in the United States in a Period of Crisis
On July 14, 2021, the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) hosted a webinar and discussion on its report, The CRISIS Survey: The Catholic Church’s Work with Immigrants in the United States in a Period of Crisis.
Making Citizenship an Organizing Principle of the US Immigration System
On June 9th, the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) will host an event about expanding pathways to citizenship and the benefits of citizenship for individuals, families, and US communities.
Mapping Key Determinants of Immigrants’ Health in Brooklyn and Queens
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) will host a virtual presentation and discussion of our new report, “Mapping Key Determinants of Immigrants’ Health in Brooklyn and Queens.”
Biden’s Immigration Agenda: Immediate Actions Taken
Please join the Center for Migration Studies of New York and Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility for a panel discussion about the Biden administration’s immigration agenda on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST). This free, virtual event is open to students, researchers, and practitioners of all disciplines.
Reimagining Refugee Resettlement For A New Administration
CMS and RCUSA conducted a series of national listening sessions bringing together resettled refugees, resettlement workers, and community and government partners, followed by an extensive survey of resettlement program stakeholders, to gain guidance and direction on how to build a better program. The result was a first-of-its-kind report detailing what was working in the resettlement program, the internal and external challenges it faced, and how the program could be reformed. RCUSA and CMS co-hosted a panel discussion on the eve of the inauguration to encourage President Biden to tap the expertise of refugees and other community stakeholders in strengthening this crucial program.
2020 Virtual Academic & Policy Symposium
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) will hold its 2020 Academic and Policy Symposium on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This symposium will examine migration scholarship and policy at a time of multiple crises for migrants, refugees, and their communities.
2020 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and the University of Notre Dame hosted the 2020 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, 2020. This annual event is part of CMS’s Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII) which seeks to understand, expand and strengthen the work of Catholic institutions with immigrant communities.
2020 Virtual Gala
Please join the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) as we celebrate another successful year of promoting evidence-based public policies that protect the rights of migrants, newcomers, and refugees. This year’s gala will honor the outstanding contributions of immigrant essential workers and the inspirational achievements of leaders in the field of international migration.
The President and Immigration Law
In a groundbreaking new book, The President and Immigration Law, Adam Cox and Cristina M. Rodriguez show how, over the course of two centuries, the president became the US immigration policymaker-in-chief. The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) hosted an interactive, virtual event on the need to rethink the role of the president in US immigration policymaking.
Immigrant Essential Workers, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Community Responses
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Immigrants and Refugees in Louisiana and Mississippi
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the extreme vulnerabilities of poor and marginalized people, including immigrants and refugees. The webinar will feature immigrant community leaders and service providers who will discuss the economic, educational, health, and safety consequences of the pandemic for vulnerable immigrants and newly resettled refugees in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Central Mississippi.
Immigrant Detention in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
CMS Brown Bag Series with Dr. Els de Graauw
Join the Center for Migration Studies for its second quarterly brown bag series, featuring Els de Graauw.
Dr. de Graauw will present on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in metropolitan Houston. She will explain how immigrants experience of new federal rights and benefits is shaped by this diverse, politically mixed, geographically sprawling, and civically underserved city. A light lunch of pizza will be provided.
This event is free and open to students, researchers, and practitioners of all disciplines.
Report and Event on Statelessness in the United States
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) hosted a presentation on its report on statelessness in the United States.
CMS Brown Bag Series
The Center for Migration Studies hosted its first quarterly brown bag series, which featured Dr. Daniel Naujoks, the Interim Director of the International Organization & UN Studies Specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. During our conversation, Dr. Naujoks explained how migration, displacement, and sustainable development are linked and discussed key research, policy and development implications of these linkages. A light lunch of pizza was provided.
This event was free and open to students, researchers, and practitioners of all disciplines.
2019 Annual Gala
2019 Annual Academic & Policy Symposium
On October 17, 2019, the Center for Migration Studies held its annual academic and policy symposium from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at the law offices of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (One New York Plaza / 1 FDR Drive, New York, NY). Leading scholars, policy experts, and practitioners examined the interplay between border externalization and enforcement policies and refugee protection in the United States and throughout the world. Particular attention was paid to the protection of women and children and to protracted refugee situations.
The Passage, Implementation, and Legacy of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Webinar: The FEER Survey on the Effects of US Immigration and Refugee Policies on Faith-Based Organizations
Join the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) for a webinar to discuss the report, “The Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Faith-Based Organizations: An Analysis of the FEER Survey.” The report analyzes the Federal Enforcement Effect Research (FEER) Survey, which describes the impact of US policies on faith-based organizations (FBOs) that serve and advocate with immigrant and refugee populations. The survey — which focuses on Catholic institutions, programs and ministries — finds that US immigration policies in the Trump era have created an increased demand for services from FBOs, but negatively impacted the ability of immigrants to access their services and to participate in their programs and ministries. In this webinar, Donald Kerwin and Mike Nicholson will discuss the survey and leaders from major Catholic organizations will discuss the impact of US policies on the services and ministries with immigrants and refugee provided by their networks. Speakers will also discuss policy ideas to address FEER Survey findings.
2019 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference
A Tribute to Juan Osuna | Access to Justice, Due Process and the Rule of Law in the US Immigration System – Present Realities and a Vision for the Future
This event will honor the legacy of Juan P. Osuna, an exemplary public servant, lawyer, scholar and friend. As Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Juan oversaw the agency that houses the US immigration court system. The event will include expert panels on a series of themes and issues of great importance to Juan, including the rule of law in the immigration system; political asylum and protection of survivors of violence; due process; immigration court reform and management; and responding to large-scale migrant and refugee flows. It will also include keynote addresses and a panel comprised of former public servants who will speak on Juan’s contributions and legacy.
2018 Annual Gala
2018 Annual Academic & Policy Symposium
On October 9, 2018, the Center for Migration Studies held its annual academic and policy symposium. Leading scholars, policy experts, and practitioners examined citizenship in an era of record migration and growing nationalism. The event opened with a keynote address by HE Most Reverend Bernardito C. Auza (Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations and the Organization of American States) on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. Following this presentation, Irene Bloemraad (University of California, Berkeley) discussed her International Migration Review paper, “Understanding Membership in a World of Global Migration: (How) Does Citizenship Matter?” which synthesizes the literature on citizenship and immigration, and theorizes on why citizenship matters. Maria C. Abascal (Columbia University) then presented on citizenship, belonging, and the role of community among Latino Immigrants.
The Contributions of Refugees to the Nation and the Importance of a Robust US Refugee Program
Promoting Just and Inclusive Communities in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana: A “Whole of Community” Approach to Immigrants and Refugees
SIMN-CMS Roundup | June 19, 2018
Strengthening the Global Refugee Protection System: The Global Compact on Refugees
Nationalism, Refugee Protection, and Migration Policy
SIMN-CMS Roundup
Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) and Center for Migration Studies (CMS) Launch SIMN-CMS Roundup
SIMN and CMS announce the launch of the SIMN-CMS Roundup, monthly calls providing the latest news on research initiatives, immigration policy developments, field trends, and upcoming events
A Catholic Response to Exclusionary Nationalism, the Global Crisis in Refugee Protection, and Recent Developments in US Immigration Policy
This webinar by Donald Kerwin, Executive Director for the Center for Migration Studies (CMS), will be devoted to a discussion of Catholic teaching on migrants, refugees, and newcomers. Mr. Kerwin will discuss the Biblical touchstones of Catholic teaching on migrant and refugees, key principals that guide the Church’s analysis of this timeless issue, recent developments in US immigration policy and refugee protection, and how the Catholic community views and can respond to them. The presentation will draw on CMS’s scholarship and research.
2017 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference
2017 Annual Gala
2017 Annual Academic & Policy Symposium
The Immigration Courts: A Conversation with Juan Osuna, Former EOIR Director
Rethinking the Global Refugee Protection System
Mobilizing Coherent Community Responses to Changing Immigration Policies
National Interests and Potential Common Ground in the US Immigration Debates: Legal Immigration Reform v. Mass Deportation and the Wall
2016 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference
The Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966: Past & Future
2016 Annual Gala
2016 Annual Academic & Policy Symposium
Shadow Summit: The US Response to Central American Refugees
Meditation for Prayer Service Led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, Florida
Refugee Crises in the Middle East: A Shared Responsibility
United States v. Texas: A Discussion of the Legal and Policy Issues
Pope Francis Crossing Borders: Catholic Teaching, National Sovereignty, and the Right to Migrate
Due Process and Access to Justice Conference
2015 Annual Gala
2015 Annual Academic & Policy Symposium
2015 Catholic Institutions & Immigrant Integration Conference
Reform of the US Immigrant Detention System: Family Detention, Privatization, and Lessons from the Criminal Justice and National Security Debates
Immigration Reform and Administrative Relief: 2014 and Beyond
At Home Together: The Church and the Immigrant Family
Conversation with Ombudsman Maria M. Odom on the 2015 Annual Report
Justice for Immigrants Detention Webinar
Immigrant Integration: Assessing and Improving the Collective Response of the Catholic Church in the United States
Parish-Based Organizing for Leadership, Service, and Justice
Serving Immigrants and Immigrant Families in New York
US Immigration Law and Civil Society: The Road to Executive Action and Beyond
Introducing the New CMS Database to Find Estimates and Characteristics of the Unauthorized
The Shared Parish: Latinos, Anglos, and the Future of US Catholicism
11th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
Center for Migration Studies Golden Anniversary Gala
International Migration Scholarship in the 21st Century: Critical Issues, Critical Questions
Democratizing Data and Promoting Legalization/Regularization without Federal Immigration Reform
The Use and Spread of Detention Policies as Tools of Immigration Control
Creating a Robust and Secure US Refugee Protection System
Refugee Protection and Barriers to Territorial Access
2014 Catholic Institutions & Immigrant Integration Conference
The Humanitarian Response to the Middle East Refugee Crisis: A Side Event to the 2013 High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development
Human Development, Human Security and Migration
The Evidence Base for October’s High-Level Dialogue: What We Know About Migration & Development
Religion and Immigrant Occupational Attainment in the US, Canada, and Western Europe
New Study on Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States
ABA’s Civil Immigration Detention Standards: Promoting Fair Treatment and Access to Justice
The Surge in Unaccompanied Minors to the United States
Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning: Assessing the Evidence, Continuing the Dialogue
The US Immigration Court System: Workload and Due Process Challenges
How Does the United States Define and Measure Border Security?
Understanding the Population Dynamics of a Changing New York
Conference on US Immigration Reform, with Special Reference to New York City
Conference on Irregular Migration: Legal and Policy Perspectives
Protected: 2020 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative
The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and the University of Notre Dame will hold the 2020 Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution for all who would like to participate, this year’s conference will take place virtually. This annual event is part of CMS’s Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII) which seeks to understand, expand and strengthen the work of Catholic institutions with immigrant communities.