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EU Court of Justice – Countries can exclude jobless immigrants from getting welfare
Europe’s top court has ruled that European Union countries can block jobless immigrantsfrom receiving welfare benefits. The so-called ‘welfare tourism’ case involved a Romanian woman, 25-year-old Elisabeta Dano, who had applied for, and been denied, unemployment benefit in Germany on the grounds that she was not actively seeking a job. She had received child benefits … Continue reading
Immigrants in UK – 6 Facts about social and economic characteristics by length of residence
2011 Census data is analysed to explore differences in socio-economic characteristics between UK-born and different non UK-born populations over time. Talking points include qualifications, occupation, English language proficiency and national identity. 1. Of those born in China, the USA and Poland who were resident in the UK, a larger proportion arrived in the UK in 2007-11 … Continue reading
Brain Waste in US – 1.6 million, or 23 percent, of the college-educated immigrants ages 25 and older
MPI research in the United States and Europe has demonstrated the challenges facing foreign-educated individuals who seek high-skilled employment that utilizes their talents and professional experience. In the United States, these challenges include difficulties in obtaining recognition of professional experiences and credentials earned from educational institutions abroad, acquiring professional-level English skills, navigating costly or time-consuming … Continue reading
New Immigrants in France – Fare badly in the first few years, but improvement over time finds research
This report assesses the labor market outcomes of new immigrants to France, based on French Labor Force survey data. The report is part of a series of six case studies on labor market outcomes among immigrants to European Union countries. The report reveals that immigrants who arrived from 2000 onwards fared badly in the first … Continue reading
Immigrants in Toronto / Many newcomers survive by participating in parallel economic activities research finds
Shadow Economies: Economic Survival Strategies Of Toronto Immigrant Communities documents the realities of many immigrants who are stymied at the edge of the economic mainstream. The research conducted by the Toronto East Local Immigration Partnership and funded by the Wellesley Institute shows that many newcomers survive by participating in parallel economic activities, often facing exploitation … Continue reading
Canada / The truth behind the job market
Reading though what people say in their discussions it’s become very clear that a lot of people are confused about the job market in Canada Continue reading
Canada / Women and immigrants are the new millionaires
Almost half of Canada’s richest residents are new immigrants or first generation Canadians, according to research conducted for BMO. The survey found that two-thirds of Canada’s millionaire respondents were self-made, with only 20 per cent attributing at least part of their wealth to an inheritance. And 48 per cent were either immigrants to Canada (24 … Continue reading
Canada / Up to 76.3% of the immigrant males and 71.8% of the females are over-educated study finds
“The contribution of immigrants to a host country’s welfare largely depends on the degree to which their foreign education translates into useable qualifications and skills in the host labour market. A common finding is of the imperfect transferability of human capital across countries” writes Mesbah Fathy Sharaf in Job-Education Mismatch and Its Impact on the Earnings of Immigrants: … Continue reading
California / Asian replacing Latinos as the primary source of immigrants
The face of new Californians – once predominantly Latino – is increasingly Asian American, census data show. A seismic shift in immigration has occurred in California over the last decade, with Asia replacing Latin America as the primary source of the state’s immigrants. “This is a pretty astounding change over a short period of time,” … Continue reading
Canada / Immigrants / Employment increased 4.3% in 2011 while virtually unchanged among core-aged Canadian born
In 2011, employment among landed immigrants in the core working-age group of 25 to 54 increased 4.3% from the previous year. The majority of the growth occurred among established immigrants who had been in the country for more than 10 years. Over the same period, employment among core-aged Canadian born was virtually unchanged. The employment rate of core-aged immigrants in 2011 was 75.6%, compared with 82.9% for … Continue reading
Norway – Jobless rate still high for immigrants
Norway’s strong oil-fueled economy has kept the country’s unemployment rate low for years, but it’s still high for immigrants, especially those from Africa, South America and parts of Asia. The opposition Conservative Party thinks employment rules should be eased to allow for more temporary work contracts, to help immigrants get a foot in the door. … Continue reading
Canada – Philippines is number 1 source of Asian immigrants
Filipinos now ranked as the top Asian immigrants in Canada, a parliament official said. Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, who visited Pampanga over the weekend to foster cooperation between local officials here and discuss immigration policies, said the Filipino community in Canada has proven to be a vital force in local industries … Continue reading
US – Latino Immigrants as Job Creators
CFR’s Renewing America initiative just released a new report by Alexandra Starr, a fellow at the New America Foundation, titled “Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurs: How to Capitalize on Their Economic Potential.” Through statistics and personal stories, the report explores Latino immigrant entrepreneurs’ growing contributions to the U.S. economy. Contrary to many who assume Latino immigrants just … Continue reading
US – Children of immigrants come out ahead
Children of immigrants are outperforming children whose family trees have deeper roots in the United States, learning more in school and then making smoother transitions into adulthood, according to sociologists at The Johns Hopkins University. Researchers Lingxin Hao and Han S. Woo tracked nearly 11,000 children from as young as age 13 into their early … Continue reading
Migrants cash remittances have grown faster despite the world financial crisis
Cash remittances sent home by migrants, a major part of developing world revenue, have grown faster than expected despite the world financial crisis, the World Bank said Tuesday. In an update to its annual report on remittance flows, the development lender said recorded transfers increased by 12.1 per cent last year to $372 billion and … Continue reading
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