Assimilation is something that all immigrants deal with once they enter a new nation whether or not it works. In the case of economic assimilation, it differentiates for people; some might assimilate quicker than others. It is tough for a person to assimilate to something brand new when they have been accustomed to something totally different for so long. It comes down to the risk and reward. If the reward overweighs the risk, then it is plausible to take the risk, but if vice versus then it is where you truly need to think if it is worth it.Â
The more recent immigrants have assimilated slower than earlier immigrants economically. The wages of earlier immigrants have shown a greater rate of increase than those of later immigrants. It is troubling to see that the improvement is lacking. Skills is one of the main factors for how quickly immigrants assimilate. Someone who is highly-educated will adapt to new skills easier thus assimilating faster. A lot of things can affect an immigrant’s assimilation. It can even be how often the newly acquired skills of an immigrant are used in daily life. It is one thing to arrive to the new desired country, but it is a totally different task when it comes to fitting in and adapting. It is basically starting a new life as if you were a child, but at an older age. In this given world, there are no handouts; so for an immigrant, they are already behind and catching up is something they may face for however long they live.