This article briefly examines the scope of international migration–related issues and issues related to the migration of individuals and families across the southern border of the United States. Immigration issues include designing oversight policies consistent with international treaties yet tailored to suit the unique circumstances of recipient countries; integrating refugees and asylum seekers; and dealing with undocumented foreigners who have gained entry across a border. Most importantly, ways must be found that allow accompanied and unaccompanied minors to live a full and healthy existence as they wend their way through a most difficult time in their lives.