Which of the following is the most likely reason the age-earnings profile is steeper for immigrants than it is for natives in the United States for ages 20 to 45?
A) The minimum wage does not apply to immigrants until they have resided in the United States for three years.
B) Immigrants have less leverage in negotiating wage increases.
C) Immigrant wages increase rapidly when they first come to the United States and begin developing stronger English skills.
D) Immigrants under the age of 45 must earn more money in order to pay for the legal expenses associated with becoming a citizen.
E) Immigrants under the age of 45 tend to remit a large portion of their earnings to their relatives who did not immigrate.

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Immigrant wages often increase rapidly upon arrival in the United States as they acquire language skills and adapt to the local labor market, which can make their age-earnings profile steeper compared to natives.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Reason the Age-Earnings