There is as yet little scientific knowledge about the migration biographies, routes, and experiences of immigrants living in Germany. But a longitudinal study started in 2013 is to close this gap. Each year, 5,000 people with a migration background and their family members are surveyed for the...

Little is currently known about the employment histories and earnings of migrants prior to migration to Germany. Not only does the new IAB-SOEP Migration Sample close this gap but it also provides comprehensive information about the determinants of labor market integration of immigrants in...

Language skills and education are key factors for migrants being able to participate in all areas of economic and social life. Initial findings from the IAB-SOEP Migration Sample are starting to show whether immigrants are successful in transferring the human capital they have acquired abroad to...