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US – More mexicans leaving than coming in
More Mexican immigrants have returned to Mexico from the U.S. than have migrated here since the end of the Great Recession, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of newly available government data from both countries. The same data sources also show the overall flow of Mexican immigrants between the two countries is at … Continue reading
UK – Immigrants’ spouses must speak English before entering Supreme Court says
The supreme court has rejected a challenge against an immigration rule requiring spouses to be able to speak English before moving to the UK. Five justices in London had been urged to rule that the pre-entry measure was “unreasonable, disproportionate and discriminatory”. But the panel, led by the court’s president, Lord Neuberger, unanimously dismissed an … Continue reading
People in poorer countries in the southern hemisphere are increasingly migrating to richer countries
People in poorer countries in the southern hemisphere are increasingly migrating to richer countries, mostly in the northern parts of the world, in search of a better economic future. The trend has sped up since the early 1990s, a new study by the International Monetary Fund reveals. The accompanying chart shows where global migrants are … Continue reading
Does immigration have an impact on wages?
The Press Association looks at some of the evidence : Recent research suggests immigration has relatively minor effects on average wages. A 2009 study by the Institute for Public Policy Research found that, between 2000 and 2007, a rise in the number of migrants equivalent to 1% of the UK-born working age population lowered average … Continue reading
Immigrants who had prior Canadian skilled work experience had a very large initial earnings advantage study finds
Although most Canadian temporary foreign worker programs did not include provisions that allow participants to apply for permanent residency until recently, a substantial number of temporary foreign workers have become landed immigrants since the 1980s. For instance, from 2008 to 2012, about 32,000 temporary foreign workers gained permanent residency each year, accounting for 13% of … Continue reading
Welfare Use by Immigrant in US – 51 percent of households study finds
This study is the first in recent years to examine immigrant (legal and illegal) and native welfare use using the Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). While its complexity makes it difficult to use, the survey is widely regarded as providing the most accurate picture of welfare participation. The SIPP shows immigrant … Continue reading
US Jobless Claims – A decline after four straight weekly increases
The number of Americans seeking first-time unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market remains healthy. Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., decreased by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 271,000 in the week ended Aug. 22 the Labor Department said Thursday. The decline comes after four straight weekly increases. Economists … Continue reading
Immigrants in Canada – Language at landing is one of the most important variables in predicting earnings in the short term, but less as time past
While an extensive literature examines the association between immigrants’ characteristics and their earnings in Canada, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the relative importance of various human capital factors, such as language, work experience and education when predicting the earnings of economic immigrants. The decline in immigrant earnings since the 1980s, which was concentrated … Continue reading
Immigration in Europe – It is old people everywhere who oppose immigration the most
The vast number of immigrants crossing the Mediterranean recently has been fueling anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, adding even more challenges to the debate about immigration policies. The difficulty that surrounds agreement on immigration matters is also evident if we look at the current state of the European Union immigration policy; rather than a common policy, it is a collection … Continue reading
Skilled Migrant Limit Reached in UK – CBI urges Cameron to lift it
David Cameron is risking the economic recovery by refusing to lift the cap on skilled foreign workers coming to the UK, the CBI has said. The monthly limit on visas was hit for the first time since it was introduced, in June and already again this month. Up to 20 firms have complained that they … Continue reading
A map of international migration over time
This map displays the international migrant population by country of destination for each decade since 1960 and 2013. It includes all countries of destination with 20,000 or more international migrants by time period. Each population bubble is colored according to the migrant share of a country’s total population. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the … Continue reading
Discrimination and poor job prospects hit children of immigrants OECD finds (video)
The legacy of where you or your parents were born still casts a long shadow on your life chances. The children of immigrants continue to face major difficulties integrating in OECD countries, especially in the European Union, where their poor educational outcomes leave many struggling to find work, according to a new OECD/EU report. Source: Discrimination … Continue reading
Immigrants en France – Moins de trois sur cinq en emploi, 30 % des ménages en situation de pauvreté selon l’OCDE
La France doit s’attaquer aux «défis persistants» de l’intégration de ses immigrés et de leurs enfants, qui connaissent des taux de chômage et de réussite scolaire à la traîne au sein de l’OCDE, estime l’organisation dans un rapport publié jeudi. Le document égrène les chiffres: moins de trois immigrés sur cinq en emploi, 30 % des … Continue reading
Immigration in Ontario – Two New Express Entry Provincial Nominee Streams
Background: Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry The Provincial Nominee Program was established to allow provinces the ability to nominate qualified workers, professionals and international students who wish to become Canadian permanent residents according to the economic needs of each province. Each year, the federal government decides on the number of provincial nominees each … Continue reading
Express Entry in Canada – It worths it for a “higher calibre of immigrant” Minister says
One government minister has urged employers to include the new Express Entry immigration program in their HR strategies – saying it offers access to highly-skilled and highly sought-after applicants. “If you can’t find a Canadian to do the job, you can come to us and apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment and recruit someone … Continue reading
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