Most skilled migrants settling well - survey
NZPA | Monday, 12 February 2007
Most skilled migrants are enjoying life in New Zealand, but Asians are finding settling slightly tougher than other groups, new research shows.
The research, conducted by the Department of Labour, shows that 90 per cent of skilled migrants were "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with living in New Zealand.
The survey asked migrants from 60 countries about their experiences in New Zealand one year after their arrival.
It found 94 per cent of principal visa applicants were working for pay or profit, but the figure for Asians as a group was only 84 per cent.
Despite having the highest proportion of respondents who defined themselves as professionals ? 34 per cent ? only 19 per cent of Asian principal respondents earned over $50,000 a year.
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