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Internal migration for recent immigrants to Canada.

J M Nogle

    The International Migration Review
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Immigrant internal migration in Canada is initially shaped by admission factors like status and destination. Over time, these influences lessen, suggesting rational migration decisions beyond initial circumstances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Immigration Studies

    Background:

    • Understanding immigrant settlement patterns is crucial for integration and resource allocation.
    • Previous research often focused on economic drivers of migration, overlooking admission-related factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how admission characteristics influence internal migration of recent immigrants to Canada.
    • To determine if personal ties and information networks explain migration decisions irrespective of economic incentives.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of internal migration patterns among recent immigrants within their first year of arrival.
    • Examination of factors including admission status, initial destination, immigration reason, and origin area.
    • Assessment of the diminishing effect of admission factors with increased length of residence.
    Keywords:
    AcculturationAmericasBehavior--determinantsCanadaDemographic FactorsDestinationDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsInternational MigrationMigrantsMigrationMigration, Internal--determinantsMotivationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOriginPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPsychological FactorsSocial ChangeTime Factors

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    Main Results:

    • Admission characteristics (status, destination, reason, origin) significantly impact internal migration in the first year.
    • The influence of these initial admission factors decreases as immigrants reside longer in Canada.
    • Information and personal ties play a role in rationalizing migration behavior, independent of economic factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Initial settlement decisions of immigrants are strongly tied to their admission circumstances.
    • Immigrant migration behavior evolves, becoming less constrained by initial admission factors over time.
    • Migration decisions appear rational, influenced by social networks and information, not solely economic considerations.