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Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education: A Data Profile
Immigrant-origin students, who were 28 percent of U.S. college enrollment in 2018, are growing fast and projected to drive U.S. labor force growth through at least 2035.
College-Educated Immigrants in the United States
Immigrants accounted for 17 percent of college-educated U.S. adults in 2018, yet nearly one in four worked below their credential level.
Brain Waste among U.S. Immigrants with Health Degrees: A Multi-State Profile
Some 263,000 immigrants with health degrees are underutilized due to licensing barriers—an untapped U.S. workforce that could help address COVID-19-era health-care shortages.
COVID-19 and Unemployment: Assessing the Early Fallout for Immigrants and Other U.S. Workers
Immigrants—especially Latina workers—suffered steeper early COVID-19 job losses than U.S.-born workers, driven largely by industry concentration.
As U.S. Health-Care System Buckles under Pandemic, Immigrant & Refugee Professionals Could Represent a Critical Resource
In a time of critical shortages of U.S. health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, retired doctors are being called back to work and medical students are graduating on a fast track. There is another important pool that could be tapped: Immigrants and refugees who have college degrees in health fields but are working in low-skilled jobs or out of work. MPI estimates 263,000 immigrants are experiencing skill underutilization and could be a valuable resource.
A Mirror for the Nation? The Changing Profile of Mexican Immigrants in Texas
At this event, experts from MPI and Southern Methodist University’s Texas-Mexico Center offer an overview of immigration trends and key characteristics of highly skilled Mexican immigrant adults at the national level and for Texas, and engage in a discussion on the causes behind the changing trends in immigration and implications for Texas, its economy, and more broadly for the nation.
A Profile of Highly Skilled Mexican Immigrants in Texas and the United States
Many college-educated Mexican immigrants in Texas face underemployment due to credential-recognition barriers and limited English proficiency.
Mexican Migration to Canada: Temporary Worker Programs, Visa Imposition, and NAFTA Shape Flows
Mexicans represent a small but growing population in Canada, including as temporary farm workers. Imposition in 2009 of a visa requirement for Mexicans halved their arrivals.
Upskilling the U.S. Labor Force: Mapping the Credentials of Immigrant-Origin Workers
This webinar discusses the first-ever profile of the 30 million immigrant-origin adults in the United States who lack a postsecondary credential such as a college degree, apprenticeship certificate, or occupational license. The researchers discuss their findings and policy implications with leading experts.
Credentials for the Future: Mapping the Potential for Immigrant-Origin Adults in the United States
In 2017, 30 million immigrant-origin adults lacked postsecondary credentials, making them an underserved yet critical target for U.S. upskilling efforts.
