Jie Zong
Jie Zong was a consultant and former Associate Policy Analyst at MPI, where she provided quantitative research support across programs from 2014 to 2019. Her research areas include unauthorized immigration, integration of first- and second-generation immigrants, child development, and workforce development.
Previously, Ms. Zong interned with the Center for Migration Studies of New York, where she provided research support on U.S. refugee and asylum issues, as well as the U.S. immigration detention system.
She holds a master’s degree of public administration from New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a specialization in policy analysis, and a bachelor of the arts degree in international finance from the Central University of Finance and Economics in China.
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Cuban Immigrants in the United States
A unique U.S. policy gave Cuban immigrants an accelerated path to citizenship; in 2013, 59 percent were naturalized, outpacing the 47 percent rate for all immigrants.
Immigrant and Refugee Workers in the Early Childhood Field: Taking a Closer Look
Immigrant workers fill nearly one-fifth of U.S. early childhood jobs but cluster in lower-skilled roles, mismatched with the language needs of the immigrant children they serve.
Immigrant Women in the United States in 2013
In 2013, immigrant women were more likely than immigrant men to be naturalized U.S. citizens.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
The United States was home to about 20 percent of the world's international migrants in 2013, though it represented less than 5 percent of the global population.
Korean Immigrants in the United States
There were approximately 1.1 million Korean immigrants in the United States in 2013.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
Sub-Saharan African immigrants in the United States in 2013 tended to be highly educated, were predominantly of working age, and dispersed across the country.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Mexican immigrants formed 28 percent of the U.S. foreign-born population in 2013.
Canadian Immigrants in the United States
Canadian immigrants in the United States in 2012 tended to be older, highly educated, and concentrated in high-skill jobs.
