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. 2024 Jan 22;12:1300. Originally published 2023 Oct 11. [Version 2] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.139670.2

Table 7. Characteristics of migrant entrepreneurship.

Category Factor Description Reference
Human Capital Work experience in the home country Work experience from the migrant’s country of origin. S3, S27, S86
Work experience and qualifications in the host country Work experience and professional credentials from the host country. S27, S72
Length of time in host country How long has the migrant lived in the host country? S3, S4, S6, S26, S33, S34, S35, S36, S48, S53, S55, S63, S67, S74, S75, S81, S86
Local language competence What level of ability does the migrant have in the host country language? S1, S3, S28, S47, S75, S88
Social Capital Social capital/social situation /network participation/role of home country conditions/age on leaving home country/income in home country before leaving Various authors report the network and social capital, which either way help entrepreneurs to connect to the ecosystem and the market, while historical income in the home country sets the foundation for social status in the host country S17, S27, S44, S47, S52, S61, S71, S76, S81
Cultural skills Understanding the host culture helps build the foundations for integration. S28, S47
Legal/residency status in host country/citizenship status Legal status is the first step to building social capital in the host country, includes international protection status. S10, S30, S33, S49, S84, S86, S88
Residence route Previous residence* /migration route to host country* /passing through transition country to host country* S37, S53, S58
Individual or joint migration Entered host country alone or with relative/ other/or to join family already in the host country /married to a citizen of the host country/was male ancestor a migrant S10, S47, S53 S57, S58, S68, S79
Motivations for relocation Why did the migrant move to the host country? This includes ‘lifestyle’ migration, forced migration, and whether the stay is temporary or permanent. S13, S17, S30, S36, S52, S58, S68, S72
Ethnic identity or enclave The ethnic group identity can be strong or weak, the community size big or small, and its resources vast or lacking. S11, S28, S44
Location in host country Some studies are specific to a geographical area in the country or compare different parts of the same country. Location will have implications on building up social capital with the local community as well as co-ethnics in the community. S35, S38, S40, S49, S72, S74, S75, S76, S91