Immigration Realities

There's an abyss between what people think about immigration and what the evidence shows. Immigration Realities bridges that abyss by setting the record straight on critical topics like the border, crime, assimilation, welfare, remittances, and refugees. This is an important book for all audiences. -- Zeke Hernandez, author of The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers
Immigration Realities is the reality check everyone in the country should read right now. Castaneda and Cione cracked the code on how to connect the latest scientific research on immigration with a broad public who are worried about immigration but don't know who to trust for honest information. This book cuts through the deluge of immigration misinformation by patiently taking readers on a journey through some of the biggest questions our country faces and providing data-driven answers that are both compassionate and unapologetic. Immigration Realities is your ultimate immigration field guide. -- Austin Kocher, Syracuse University
Immigration Realities challenges common misconceptions, presenting carefully curated research to better understand immigration issues. The book excels in centering the experiences of disadvantaged migrants, building on an original survey of El Paso's Latin communities and offering fresh insights into contemporary policy debates in America and elsewhere. -- Alexander Kustov, author of In Our Interest: How to Make Immigration Popular
Castaneda and Cione have produced a powerfully-written and persuasive statement against several of the most common stereotypes about contemporary immigration. It is a particularly timely book given the wave of nativism and anti-immigrant rhetoric now sweeping the political scene of America and other developed nations. -- Alejandro Portes, Princeton University
Immigration Realities brings together a wealth of research evidence to convincingly refute prevalent misinformation about immigration. The book is accessible for students and the broader public, while also highlighting for scholars where common research practices may amplify public misperceptions. -- Abigail Fisher Williamson, author of Welcoming New Americans? Local Governments and Immigrant Incorporation