The analysis shows that financial disadvantage in migrant households is not only the result of individual circumstances. It is also shaped by the interaction between the immigration system, labour market conditions and the design of anti-poverty measures. Policies and services that overlook migration status, documentation, recognition of qualifications or labour market discrimination can reinforce existing inequalities rather than reduce them.

The report outlines several practical implications for policy and practice. It highlights the need for better targeted advice and advocacy. It also stresses the importance of stronger coordination between migrant-led and mainstream organisations. In addition, it calls for sustainable funding for services that support those most at risk of poverty and precarity.

For related insights, see our briefing on Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland:
https://migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications/attitudes-to-immigration-in-scotland/

This publication on financial disadvantage in migrant households summarises findings from Migration Policy Scotland’s research on migrant poverty in Scotland.