Making Connections
Utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methods Bagchi examines the role that networks play in the immigration of professionals to the United States. Past research of so-called "migrant networks" emphasized the role of close interpersonal ties and focused on lower-skilled immigrants. This research shows that casual ties play a significant role in bringing highly-skilled immigrants to the U.S., but also that the importance of the "strength of ties" varies considerably by gender and...
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Using quantitative and qualitative research methods, Bagchi (research analyst, TIAA-CREF) examines the importance of casual ties and professional networks in drawing skilled immigrants to the United States. Drawing from INS and Census data as well as her own interviews, she considers the role of these networks in the immigration of professionals, and the differences in their significance corresponding to gender and occupation. Annotation © Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Acknowledgments1Introduction: Social Networks and Immigrant Professionals12The Conceptualization of Migrant Networks193Legislative and Demographic Impacts on Network Usage354The Network Ties of Indian and Filipino Immigrant Professionals635Pilot Study of Immigrant Professionals in New York996Findings from the Study of Immigrant Professional Networking141App. 5-1Focus Group Participant Survey149App. 5-2Moderator's Guide150App. 5-3: Survey Questions152Bibliography157Index165
