The present research seeks to demonstrate the intersectional nature of the immigrant identity and the implications this poses for individuals in a hiring setting through an examination of the unique roles of immigrant status and ethnicity. Two studies were conducted to examine the intersectional nature of stereotypes of various immigrant ethnic groups in the present-day U.S. and provide an illustration of how such stereotypes may influence evaluators' decisions to hire a candidate of a specific demographic background. Results first provided support for the need to consider immigrant status and ethnicity as distinct features by demonstrating variation in the perceptions of different immigrant ethnic groups. Results also suggested that the extent to which discrimination manifests in hiring settings is contingent on not only the characteristics of the candidate, but also those of the evaluator and the job itself. Theoretical and practical implications of this research are discussed, as well as limitations and opportunities for future research directions.
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