The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) is a think tank and an educational institute devoted to the study of international migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees, and newcomers.

CMS carries out its mission by:
-Conducting person-centered research and evidence-based policy analysis.
-Publishing scholarly and policy-relevant work on its website and in its two journals, International Migration Review and Journal on Migration and Human Security, and other publications.
-Hosting strategic conferences, symposia, meetings, and webinars.
-Providing expert support to faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and policymakers.
-Maintaining an extensive archive with collections spanning the history of immigration to the United States.