Increasingly, students, teachers, business people, and government leaders are seeking information about our region's increasingly diverse ethnic communities. Since the International Institute serves more than 8,000 newcomers from 40 countries annually, it is a leading source for such information. Check your libraries and related web sites for more!

There is a good deal of misinformation regarding newcomers to America from around the world. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section clarifies confusion about a number of key issues.

The number and diversity of St. Louis' newcomers is constantly changing. Thus, the best statistics that are available are only a "snapshot" of how our community looks at any particular moment. The Demographics section suggests ways to find the 2000 Census and other records.

A variety of related web sites provide information to help you learn more about new Americans and their issues. A non-exhaustive list of links is available.

The International Institute is a member of the Immigration and Refugee Services of America, a national network of service providers located throughout the US.

Finally, the Institute has a variety of publications to help St. Louisans learn more about our newcomers. Of special note is, Culture Links, A Directory of Ethnic and International Resources in St. Louis.