Cuban migration to the United States has altered the face of American politics and demographics. The only scholarly study available of this Cuban migration, this book analyzes its political dynamics and unique character. In this revised and expanded edition of With Open Arms (1988), Masud-Piloto extends the discussion with an examination of the Bush and Clinton administrations' responses to recent events in Cuba.

"Well documented, thoughtful, and timely. Should be popular in public and scholarly collections." - Library Journal

"a tightly-written and persuasively argued work . . . highly recommended to those with interests in Cuba, U.S. immigration history, refugees, and contemporary migrations." - Journal of Geography

"Masud-Piloto?s concise, lucid account of the Cuban migration provides the vehicle for a critical commentary of U.S. immigration and refugee policy. A timely and succinct treatment of a policy topic that carries broad interest to population, Latin American, and political geographers...." - Professional Geographer

"“Masud-Piloto clearly explain[s] events that precipitated each Cuban migration. Through the inclusion of oral history interviews, Masud-Piloto provide[s] a glimpse into the life-style of experienced by the newly arrived immigrants....an excellent study on one aspect of United States immigration policies.”" - Journal of American History

"The monograph provides an excellent study on one aspect of United States immigration polices." - Journal of American History

"Well documented and easy to read, From Welcomed Exiles to Illegal Immigrants offers an important examination of U.S. policy toward Caribbean and Central American refugees, and the massive changes that these newcomers have brought to their adopted homes." - Florida Historical Quarterly

"Masud-Piloto’s concise, lucid account of the Cuban migration provides the vehicle for a critical commentary of U.S. immigration and refugee policy. A timely and succinct treatment of a policy topic that carries broad interest to population, Latin American, and political geographers." - Professional Geographer