Adjustment of Status, Remittances, and Return: Some Observations on 21st Century Migration Processes (original) (raw)

This paper examines the dynamics of 21st-century migration through the lens of three key concepts: recruitment, remittances, and return. It integrates anthropological and economic perspectives to explore how global migration trends are influenced by socio-economic relations and historical contexts. Using case studies from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Portugal, the analysis reveals the complexity of migration policies and their outcomes, emphasizing the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding the impact of migration on both sending and receiving communities.