Addresses two issues concerning the integration and mobility of undocumented immigrants in the United States: (1) whether they improve earnings and occupational status over time; and (2) variation in occupational status and mobility by gender and region. Data from the 1989 Legalized Population Survey show improvement in earnings and status for…

Data from the 1990 U.S. Census on the effect of admission criteria on immigrant earnings profiles found that nonoccupation-based immigration, usually family-based, was associated with lower entry earnings but higher earnings growth than occupation-based immigration. Earnings became nearly equal after 11 to 18 years. (SLD)

Examines how recently legalized immigrants differ from all foreign-born persons and native-born whites in wage mobility, and explores whether wages improve as they acquire more U.S. experience. Census data demonstrate positive returns in regard to U.S. experience for undocumented immigrants and all foreign-born men. (SLD)

Examines the recent flow of Asian professionals to the United States based on Immigration and Naturalization Service data for the fiscal years 1988 to 1990. Size of group, composition, and mode of entry are investigated. Results show that Asians are a dominant group in the immigration of professionals. (SLD)

Explores the individual-level relationship of return migrant status to employment outcomes, taking into account local and regional factors such as the Puerto Rican level of employment. Findings using 1970 and 1980 Census data support a negative influence of return migrant status. Mediating factors are discussed. (SLD)

Argues that it is easy to overestimate the additional emigration from rural Mexico that could occur as a result of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) related economic restructuring in Mexico. Four major reasons why Mexican emigration may not increase dramatically are suggested. Phase-in recommendations related to implementation are…