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• 1. [Article] In Search of Opportunity: Foreign-Born Residents in Oregon

  From our earliest beginnings and to present day, the social fabric of the United States continues to be shaped by immigration. Americans are generally aware of their families’ personal stories and the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: In Search of Opportunity: Foreign-Born Residents in Oregon Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Dann, Ryan Year: 2012 From our earliest beginnings and to present day, the social fabric of the United States continues to be shaped by immigration. Americans are generally aware of their families’ personal stories and the inextricable link to immigration, but they are likely less familiar with historical and current trends. Focusing in Oregon and more specifically, the Portland metropolitan area, we provide a statistical portrait of the foreign-born population by examining recent growth patterns, identifying geographic origins, and describing individual-level characteristics. Title: In Search of Opportunity: Foreign-Born Residents in Oregon Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Dann, Ryan Year: 2012 From our earliest beginnings and to present day, the social fabric of the United States continues to be shaped by immigration. Americans are generally aware of their families’ personal stories and the inextricable link to immigration, but they are likely less familiar with historical and current trends. Focusing in Oregon and more specifically, the Portland metropolitan area, we provide a statistical portrait of the foreign-born population by examining recent growth patterns, identifying geographic origins, and describing individual-level characteristics. Close