Caribbean Immigrants in the United States

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Author
Author
Zong, Jie; Batalova, Jeanne
Journal
Migration Policy Institute Online Journal
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Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
71
Published Date
04-02-2019 3:53 PM
Published Year
2019
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Abstract
Ten percent of immigrants residing in the U.S. are from Caribbean nations. This article profiles these immigrants on several characteristics. The data include country of origin, the distribution of Caribbean immigrants across the states, and their socioeconomic characteristics, age, education levels, and types of employment. Immigration policies that impacted Cuban and Haitian immigrants is discussed. Other information presented includes naturalization pathways, health coverage, and remittances sent back home. Some K-12 ELs are Caribbean immigrants of the children of Caribbean immigrants.
Topics
Immigrant Students
English Learners
English Learners