Editing Center for Immigration Studies (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
CIS conducts research in several key areas related to immigration policy:
* **Immigration and the U.S. Economy**: CIS conducts research on the economic impact of immigration, including its effects on wages, job markets, and public services. The center examines both legal and illegal immigration and their fiscal effects on federal, state, and local governments.
* **Immigration Enforcement and Border Security**: The center advocates for stricter immigration enforcement, including stronger border security measures, enhanced visa tracking, and the enforcement of immigration laws. CIS conducts research on U.S. immigration enforcement agencies, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and their effectiveness in preventing illegal immigration.
* **Illegal Immigration**: CIS focuses extensively on the issue of illegal immigration, publishing studies on border security, the costs associated with illegal immigration, and the challenges posed by undocumented immigrants. The center advocates for policies that reduce illegal immigration through stronger enforcement measures.
* **Refugee and Asylum Policy**: The center conducts research on U.S. refugee and asylum policies, including the screening process, resettlement programs, and the economic and social impacts of resettling refugees. CIS advocates for policies that prioritize the needs of U.S. citizens and legal immigrants in the refugee resettlement process.
* **Immigrant Integration and Assimilation**: CIS studies the integration of immigrants into U.S. society, focusing on issues such as language acquisition, education, and the role of immigrants in American culture. The center promotes policies that encourage immigrant assimilation while also advocating for policies that limit the number of immigrants entering the U.S.
* **Legal Immigration**: The center examines the legal immigration system, including family-based and employment-based immigration. It advocates for reforms that reduce overall immigration levels and increase the selection of immigrants based on the economic needs of the U.S.
* **Demographic Changes and Immigration**: CIS analyzes the demographic impact of immigration on U.S. society, including population growth, urbanization, and shifts in cultural and social dynamics.