Study: Job Segregation, Not Bias, Drives Immigrant Wage Gap

Imagine you're new to a country.

Studies show immigrants often earn less than people born there.

It's usually not because they're paid unfairly for the same job.

Instead, immigrants might have a harder time getting into the best, highest-paying jobs.

This study looked at lots of workers in different countries and found that when immigrants and locals do the same job, the pay difference is small.

The study suggests helping immigrants get better jobs, like with language classes or job programs, is more important than just focusing on equal pay.