I*mMigrant
Championing how migrants make a world of difference
Our core mission has always been to empower economic migrants.
But this time around, we’re taking it one step further, with our new brand campaign.
Yes, it’s written like this on purpose. Yes, for the double meaning.
But mostly - and more importantly - it’s written like this with the asterisk to give us an opportunity to bring to life the incredible stories of migrant impact.
Watch our brand video here
Migrants make a world of difference in more than one place - here and back home, and we want the whole world to know it. By telling yours and other migrants’ stories, we’ll make the words “immigrant” and “migrant” a badge of honour, and strip away every stereotype, bias, and xenophobic label associated with them today.
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Every migrant has a story. And as a brand that’s about empowering economic migrants, we’re here to help tell them. Get to know our I*mMigrant heroes and find out how they make a world of difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an economic migrant?
An economic migrant is someone who leaves their own country to live in another country where it’s possible to earn more money, or have a better standard of living.
What is the difference between an immigrant and a migrant?
Immigrants and migrants do have a lot in common, but they are two separate groups. Here are the essential differences.
Immigrants move to another country intending to settle there permanently, while migrants generally move to another country temporarily for study or work.
An immigrant always crosses an international border, while migrants may simply be moving from one region to another within their own country, or crossing international borders.
How do economic migrants contribute to the UK economy?
Economic migrants contribute to the UK economy in a number of positive ways including:
An increase in the labour force
Migrants are more likely to be of working age, so, generally net immigration leads to an increase in the labour force, and increases the potential output capacity of the economy.
Increase in aggregate demand and Real GDP
An influx of migrants also leads to an increase in aggregate demand. They will increase the total spending within the economy. As well as increasing the supply of labour, there’ll be an increase in the demand for labour – relating to the increased spending within the economy. So, net migration should lead to an increase in real GDP.
Labour market flexibility
Net migration can create a more flexible labour market. Migrants can fill vacancies where there’s a shortage of workers. For example, the UK government has sought to attract migrants from various countries to meet shortfalls in job vacancies in key public sector jobs, such as nursing.
Positive impact on the dependency ratio
With an ageing population, the UK is forecast to see an increase in the dependency ratio. This ratio is important because it shows the ratio of economically inactive people compared to the economically active. The economically active pay much more income tax, corporation tax, and, to a lesser extent, more sales and VAT taxes. Migrants reduce the dependency ratio as they are more likely to be a source of working-age people, who pay income tax, VAT – and won’t be claiming benefits.