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This study aims to explore how US immigration policies impact family and work decision-making for immigrant women in professional occupations.

June 17, 2026Journal of Marriage and FamilyOpen Access

How Immigration Policy Shapes Family and Work Decision‐Making for Immigrant Women in Professional Occupations

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This study aims to explore how US immigration policies impact family and work decision-making for immigrant women in professional occupations.
Conducted 29 in-depth interviews with Indian and Chinese immigrant women aged 25 and older working in the US tech sector.
Focused on life histories, migration experiences, employment, and family dynamics.
Utilized modified grounded theory methodology for analysis.
Family-related visa stipulations and employment restrictions affected relationships, childbearing, and work flexibility.
Women demonstrated agency while navigating policy constraints, but outcomes varied by nationality and employer practices.
The study highlights the bureaucratic aspects of immigration policy intervention rather than enforcement-related issues.

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Examines immigration policy influences on family and work decisions among professional immigrant women, suggesting important implications for their life trajectories.

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Kelsi Caywood (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323cc9d50b63ecad206e02 https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.70093

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Examines immigration policy influences on family and work decisions among professional immigrant women, suggesting important implications for their life trajectories.

How Immigration Policy Shapes Family and Work Decision‐Making for Immigrant Women in Professional Occupations

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How Immigration Policy Shapes Family and Work Decision‐Making for Immigrant Women in Professional Occupations

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