2 Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Methodology TTI is a public opinion survey conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,

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Transatlantic Trends: ImmigrationMethodology

• TTI is a public opinion survey conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain

• In each country approximately 1,000 men and women aged 18 and older were interviewed using randomized telephone interviews

• In Spain, Italy, and the United States, 20% of the interviews were conducted by cell phone

• Interviews were conducted in Europe between August 27, 2010 and September 13, 2010, and in the United States and Canada between November 10, 2010, and November 21, 2010

• For national samples, the maximum margin of error is +/-3 % (at the 95% confidence level)

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Overview

• General Perceptions • The Political Arena• Legal and Illegal Immigration• Integration and Citizenship

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• General Perceptions and the Economic Crisis

• The Political Arena• Legal and Illegal Immigration• Integration and Citizenship

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• General Perceptions and the Economic Crisis

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• General Perceptions and the Economic Crisis

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Key Findings 2010• Knowledge of immigrant population changes the proportion of

respondents saying there are “too many” immigrants in their country

• Personal economic factors are correlated with more fear of labor market competition from immigrants, particularly in the US

• Political parties stance on immigration remains a factor that will influence votes

• Mixed views on integration, but second-generation is perceived to be better integrated across the board

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