New Federal Reserve Bank of NY report on the "Foreign-Born Population in Upstate New York"

“The Foreign-Born Population in Upstate New York,” by James Orr, Susan Wieler, and Joseph Pereira is a new research report released from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, according to their monthly newsletter.

Here is a summary:
An analysis of upstate New York’s foreign-born residents suggests that they contribute to the region’s human capital in important ways. This population boasts a greater concentration of college graduates than either the region’s native-born population or immigrants downstate. While some immigrants upstate may compete with U.S.-born workers for jobs, the more highly educated appear to be entering skilled occupations--in medicine, science, and research particularly--that complement those of native-born residents. Read the full article:
http://www.newyorkfed.org/research/current_issues/ci13-9.html