Immigrants less likely to be employed in high-skill occupations than U.S. born

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February 21, 2020

The share of immigrant workers in high-skill jobs is rising in the U.S.

Immigrants less likely to be employed in high-skill occupations than U.S. born

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Immigrants less likely to be employed in high-skill occupations than U.S. born

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The share of immigrant workers in high-skill jobs is rising in the U.S.
White, Asian immigrant workers are most likely to work in high-skill jobs
Foreign-born workers made significant gains in high-skill occupations, moved away from low-skill jobs

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