Better Immigrant Integration Leads to Economic Growth

Becoming a citizen is hard work. A new country, new rules, high costs and little targeted support for new immigrants make what should be a journey of exploration and opportunity one that may be frustrating and lonely.

Not surprisingly, problems such as these are a major obstacle to naturalization. Scholars note that despite the steady rise in naturalization rates over the decades, a shocking number of people who do not naturalize are actually eligible to do so. Developing better integration programs may improve naturalization efforts and lead to economic growth.

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