Center for Migration Studies of New York

The Center for Migration Studies of New York (cms) is a think tank and an educational institute devoted to the study of international Migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees, and newcomers.cms carries out its mission by:- conducting person-centered research and evidence-based policy analysis.- publishing scholarly and policy-relevant work on its website and in its two journals, international Migration review and journal on Migration and human security, and other publications.- hosting strategic conferences, symposia, meetings, and webinars.- providing expert support to faith-based organizations (fbos), community-based organizations (cbos), and policymakers.- maintaining an extensive archive with collections spanning the history of immigration to the united states.cms works with policy-makers on international, regional, national and local levels; scholars and researchers; faith-based groups; non-governmental organizations; and other civil society organizations.cms was established in 1964 and formally incorporated in 1969 by the congregation of the missionaries of st. charles, scalabrinians, which is dedicated to serving migrants and refugees throughout the world. Cms continues to live out the mission of its founders by producing research and policy proposals centered on the experience of migrants.cms is a member of the scalabrini international Migration network (simn), a global network of migrant shelters, service centers, and other institutions. Simn is active in 34 countries in north, central, and south america; africa; europe; australia; and asia. Cms is also one of seven scalabrini Migration study centers (smsc), a network of think tanks on international Migration and refugee protection.