Professional Immigrant Women

Professional Immigrant Women

Professional Immigrant Women (PIW) comprise a specific demographic within the immigrant population. Defined as people with advanced or specialized degrees, these women offer specialized skills to their professional communities. Existing research on immigrant issues centers on global assimilation topics including, but not limited to, immigrant experiences at entry-level or manual-labor employment. The challenges faced by professional immigrants, however, encompass undervaluation and work-place biases including stagnated opportunities. Utilizing a qualitative interview model this study analyzed the lived experiences of PIW in the United States this study analyzed the lived experiences. Findings from this study can assist organizations working to develop more inclusive environments.