Low-skilled Indians see 500% income gain in US: Report
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Low-skilled Indians, who migrated to the United States (US), tend to see a 500% increase in their income, a recent study by the World Development Report found. This is followed by those from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the report said. However, Indians moving to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are likely to see less gain in their income.
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The report—Migrants, Refugees, and Societies— added that Indians working in foreign countries see a 120% jump in their income, while people migrating internally see a 40% income gain. Moreover, the income surge overseas is even higher for high-skilled Indians like doctors and engineers. The report noted that other factors, including language ability, destination, and age also play a crucial role in salary increase.
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