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Karina Shklyan

Karina Shklyan

Senior Research Analyst specializing in immigrant integration and policy research

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San Diego, California
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Karina Shklyan is an expert in immigrant integration and policy research, with a specific focus on how socio-political contexts and institutional frameworks influence immigrant experiences. Her doctoral research and numerous publications delve into the effects of immigration federalism, enforcement policies, and the role of higher education on immigrant acculturation and civic participation. torontomu+3
Currently, as a Senior Research Analyst and Collective Impact Fellow at UC San Diego's Center for Research and Evaluation, Karina applies her expertise to analyze campus-wide initiatives and promote data-driven change. Her work extends to collaborating with policy centers and contributing to reports that inform public discourse on immigration. ucsd+2
Her academic journey spans multiple continents and institutions, holding a Ph.D. in Sociology from UC San Diego, an M.A. in International Migration from the University of Kent (Belgium), and a B.A. from the University of Maryland. This diverse educational background underpins her comprehensive understanding of migration issues from sociological, political, and international development perspectives. ucsd+2

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The Impact of Interior Immigration Enforcement on the Lives of Undocumented Immigrants

January 1, 2024

Research examining how immigration enforcement policies affect the day-to-day behaviors and experiences of undocumented immigrants.

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Disillusioned Defenders? The Integration Challenges of American Jewish Return Migrants in the Israel Defense Forces

January 1, 2022

An academic paper exploring the integration challenges faced by American Jewish return migrants serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

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Civic Engagement, Legal Status, and the Context of Reception: Participation in Voluntary Associations among Undocumented Immigrants in California

January 1, 2021

Research analyzing the factors influencing civic engagement and participation in voluntary associations among undocumented immigrants in California, considering their legal status and contextual reception.

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Fractured Immigration Federalism: How Dissonant Immigration Enforcement Policies Affect Undocumented Immigrants

January 1, 2019

An analysis of how varying and often conflicting immigration enforcement policies across different levels of government impact undocumented immigrants.

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The Impact of Interior Immigration Enforcement on the Day-to-Day Behaviors of Undocumented Immigrants

January 1, 2019

An examination of the direct impact of interior immigration enforcement on the daily lives and decision-making of undocumented immigrant populations.

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