The State of Integration
Exploring the economic, social, and civic dimensions of immigrant integration.
What is Integration?
Immigrant integration is the full incorporation and inclusion of foreign-born New Yorkers into the economic, social, and civic/political fabric of their communities. Integration is achieved when outcomes mirror those of native-born residents.
Indicators of Economic Integration
Unemployment, income, poverty, working poor, full-time work, homeownership, rent burden
Indicators of Social Integration
Sense of belonging, connectedness, support, access and navigational ease, context of reception, English language proficiency. Mental Wellbeing (resilience, multicultural orientation, self concept)
Indicators of Political Integration
Sense of belonging, connectedness, support, access and navigational ease, context of reception, English language proficiency