Asians have surpassed Latinos as the fastest-growing group of US immigrants, according to a Pew Center study, BBC reported. Asians made up more than 36% of all US newcomers in 2010, compared to the 31% with Hispanic origins in that same year.

The study found Asian immigrants to be the most educated group of immigrants in US history. Analysts say the trend reflects a slowdown in illegal immigration as employers are boosting their demands for high-skilled workers.

"For an economy that requires higher skills, Asian-Americans are very well positioned," said Elaine Chao, a former US Secretary of Labor.

More than 6 in 10 adults who have recently arrived from Asia, hold at least a bachelor's degree, twice the rate of recent non-Asian immigrants.

(China.org.cn June 21, 2012)

据英国广播公司报道，美国皮尤研究中心调查显示，亚裔已成为美国人口增长最为迅速的族群，其新移民规模已超过拉美裔移民。2010年，亚裔在新移民中所占比例达36%；与此同时，拉美裔所占比例则为31%。

研究发现，在美国历史上，亚洲移民是移民群体中受教育程度最高的。分析学家称，这一趋势反映出，非法移民人数正在减少，因为雇主对高科技人才的需求更大。

美国前劳工部长赵小兰表示：“美国经济需要高科技人才，而亚裔已经完全占据了这一位置。”

超过60%的美国亚裔新移民至少拥有学士学位，人数比例是其他移民群体的两倍。