This discussion of Cuban-American assimilation covers (1) stages in Cuban immigration; (2) reasons for immigration; (3) indicators of adaptation and integration; (4) English language acquisition and bilingualism; (5) government, public, and Cuban-American reactions to the Mariel Boatlift; and (6) Mariel refugees' reaction to the United States. (ML)

Reviews the situation of Colombian women immigrants in New York City. Presents available demographic, educational, and employment data and provides accounts from various women regarding their migration and work experience and their struggle to obtain legal residence in the United States. (GC)

Examines Mariel refugees' special problems caused by the circumstances of their immigration as well as general problems they face as immigrants, and describes the mental health services that have been developed to meet their needs. (ML)

Presents a broad, historical overview of federal legislation and agencies created to improve the health situation of migrant farm workers. Focuses particularly on the Migrant Health Act (of 1962) and its subsequent revisions. Asserts that a need still exists for special arrangements for health care for migrants and other seasonal farm workers. (KH)

Examines socioeconomic factors that affected Colombian migration into New York City and the participation of Colombian immigrants in the urban labor market. Stresses that analyses of migration processes must consider migrants' emotional lives, ideologies, and social group characteristics. (MJL)

Compared to their Dominican counterparts, Colombian women in New York tend to have migrated at an older age, to be more urban in background, and to have more employment experience. Immigrant Colombian women are also more often employed, married, and living in higher income households than immigrant Dominican women. (Author/GC)