The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) is a nonprofit research institute and educational organization that conducts in-depth analysis on international migration and refugee movements. Its mission is to promote understanding of migration issues and to advance evidence-based policies that uphold human dignity, social inclusion, and the rights of migrants and refugees.
Immigration reform, refugee protection, migrant integration, border and asylum policy, labor protections for immigrants, and demographic research related to migration trends
Foundation grants, charitable contributions, and research funding from philanthropic organizations
Affiliated with the Scalabrini International Migration Network and collaborates with academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and migration policy researchers
Non-profit research institute