12/05/2012

Mexico Migration Outlook November 2012

* Mexican immigrants in the U.S., with lower educational and income levels than immigrants from other regions with a significant presence in the country

* Asian immigrants outnumber Mexican immigrants in jobs in U.S.

* Employment trend of Mexican immigrants decoupled from Hispanics ones

* The U.S. demands mainly highly qualified workers, while Mexican immigrants supply low-skilled work positions

* In 2012, the cumulative remittances to Mexico could be lower than 2011 inflows