Facts About Immigrant NJ
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Country of Birth of Legal Permanent Resident: 2010
Country of Birth of Legal Permanent Resident: 2010
Persons Naturalized by State or Territory of Residence: Fiscal Years 2007-2010
State of Residence of Legal Permanent Resident Population: 2010
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Immigration to New Jersey is distinct:
- More than any other state, New Jersey has constant history of attracting foreign-born arrivals.
- Ever since Scandanavians set up camp next to the Lenape Indians in colonial days, individuals and families have arrived in New Jersey from foreign countries.
- On average, immigrants to New Jersey tend to be more highly educated than those living elsewhere.
- Data from the National Science Foundation show that almost half (48 percent) of state residents with master’s degrees and 41 percent of those with doctorates in scientific fields are immigrants.
- Only employers in CA and NY file for more high-skilled H1-B visas than those in NJ.
- Unrivaled diversity marks New Jersey’s foreign-born population.
Today, the state’s largest foreign-born populations come from:
- India at 10%
- Mexico at 6.7%
- The Philippines at 4.9%
Half of all of New Jersey’s immigrants are naturalized citizens. Of the remainder, the majority are legal permanent residents (LPRs).
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